Assistant Purchasing Agent – Junior
Location: Framingham, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: January 21, 2026
Job ID: 642830
Job Description
Assistant Purchasing Agent - Junior
Contract at least 8 months with the potential for extension
Hybrid, 2 days in - Marlboro, MA
Hourly rate: $20.00-23.20/hr
Must have:
Bachelors (business is preferred)
Excel
1-2 years in a professional role Purchasing/Accounting/Operations related
Job Summary
The Assistant Purchasing Agent supports fixture purchasing and distribution across all lines of business. This role manages fixture requests, purchase orders, and rollout programs while serving as a key point of contact for stores, vendors, and internal partners. The Agent ensures accurate ordering, timely fulfillment, and effective support for construction and special projects.
Key Responsibilities
-Review and process fixture requests; obtain pricing and place orders through the Oracle system.
-Maintain, update, cancel, and revise purchase orders submitted by district teams, ensuring proper approvals are secured.
-Coordinate with fixture suppliers to track deliveries and resolve fulfillment issues.
-Manage fixture ordering and fulfillment for construction and special projects.
-Administer fixture rollout programs for new and existing stores, partnering with Store Management, vendors, and Home Office teams to monitor progress and execution.
-Create and manage purchase orders using More4apps templates and upload new items into Oracle.
-Partner with Fixture Purchasing Agents to maintain accurate item descriptions and pricing in Oracle and related systems.
-Collaborate with Accounting to support invoicing, including obsolete product and issue resolution.
-Run Oracle reports to support the Fixture Buying Team and provide operational insights.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
