The Inventory & Purchasing Associate will work closely with finance and operations leadership to coordinate the timely procurement of materials and manage vendor relationships. This role plays a key part in ensuring consistent inventory flow and supporting overall operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with purchasing processes, inventory control, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies based on production forecasts and inventory levels

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders; track deliveries to ensure on-time fulfillment

• Reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation

• Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, and product information within purchasing and inventory systems

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure favorable pricing and service levels

• Resolve discrepancies related to orders, shipments, or invoices

• Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure purchasing aligns with budget and inventory needs

• Support inventory tracking and control initiatives to minimize disruptions

• Maintain organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (Associate degree with relevant experience considered)

• 2–4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management

• Experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing preferred

• Proficiency in ERP or purchasing systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Benjamin Panitch