Title:                    Purchasing Assistant

Business Unit:     Medeco Security Locks

Location:              Salem, VA (on-site)

Department:        Supply Chain

Shift:                    1st 

Job Class:            Hourly / Non-Exempt

Status:                 Full-Time

Reports To:          Supply Chain Senior Manager

 

 

Are you a detail-driven professional who thrives on organization and precision? Join our fast-paced procurement team as a Purchasing Assistant and take the next step in your career within the global supply chain. This is a unique opportunity to pivot into the high-security industry, where your work will directly support our mission of creating a safer, more open world. If you're ready to grow in an international supply chain environment and make a meaningful impact—this is the role for you!

 

What You’ll Do:

As a member of our procurement team, you’ll help ensure that our purchasing operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

Purchase Order Management: Create and process purchase orders, verify accuracy, and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment. Vendor Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, confirm delivery schedules, and maintain strong vendor relationships. Inventory Oversight: Monitor stock levels, assist with inventory counts, and help manage surplus or obsolete items. Documentation & Reporting: Keep procurement records organized and up to date, and assist in preparing reports and summaries. Policy & Compliance: Support adherence to procurement policies and assist with onboarding new vendors. Cost Awareness: Help identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain accurate vendor pricing catalogs. Team Support: Provide general administrative support to the procurement team as needed.

 

What You Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelors degree a plus) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn

 

The most competitive candidates will have:

Experience in procurement or a related administrative role is helpful Familiarity with procurement software is a bonus

 

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork. With opportunities to implement your ideas, develop your technical skills, and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace, your role here can have an impact on the security needs of our customers and be personally rewarding.

 

Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity (“EEO”) to all qualified persons.

 

 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.