Purchasing and Project Management Assistant

Start your Career with Volt! Volt is hiring a Project Purchasing Manager in Bakersfield, Ca. As a Project / Purchasing Manager you will : Assist with sourcing, ordering, and tracking of raw materials, packaging, and equipment components. Maintain accurate purchase orders, supplier records, and delivery schedules. Monitor inventory levels to prevent production delays and avoid overstock. Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, pricing, and quality issues. Support cost-saving initiatives by researching competitive suppliers and alternative materials. Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to coordinate incoming shipments. Project Management Assistance Assist project managers with scheduling, documentation, and status updates for ongoing projects. Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure alignment with goals. Prepare project reports, meeting notes, and presentations for internal stakeholders. Coordinate communication between cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, QA). Help implement process improvement initiatives and new product launches. Maintain organized project files, including contracts, permits, and technical documentation. This is a Full Time Temp to Hire Opportunity! Schedule : Monday-Friday 1st shift. The Ideal candidate will have : Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business administration, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or project coordination, preferably in manufacturing. Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and inventory control. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP / MRP systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Pay : $21-$26 per hour.

• Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits : Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following : health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.