Purchasing Assistant

Temporary Purchasing / Administrative Coordinator | Albuquerque, NM | 3–4 Months | $23–$28/hr

Local homebuilder is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative/Purchasing Coordinator for a 3–4 month temporary assignment. This position will provide administrative support to the Purchasing team, including processing purchase and work orders, maintaining accurate pricing and purchasing information, tracking costs and budgets, preparing reports, following up with vendors and trade contractors, and assisting with custom option requests and other day-to-day purchasing needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in Excel or Google Sheets, communicates well, and can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Prior purchasing, construction, homebuilding, or vendor coordination experience is preferred but not required for the right administrative candidate. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

• Experience supporting purchasing, administrative coordination, vendor relations, or a related business function.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, purchasing activities, and general purchasing department operations.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets with the ability to organize, review, and update data accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when managing records, pricing, and order information.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in construction, homebuilding, merchant services, or a similar industry is preferred but not required.