Dordt University
Purchasing Assistant
999 9th St SW, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Part-time
First seen by offpeak October 14, 2026
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Title: Purchasing Assistant
Department: Purchasing Department
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Job Summary: Assist with campus maintenance deliveries, moving & organizing furniture inventory, and assisting in projects for the purchasing department.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Complete weekly maintenance deliveries around campus
- Assist in moving furniture around campus and organizing furniture inventory
- Occasionally assist in repairing and/or assembling furniture
- Assist in purchasing projects; duties can include:
- Research products for potential purchase
- Call or email companies
- Help improve our purchasing procedures
- Get quotes for products
- Perform other duties as required
Abilities Required:
- Basic mathematical skills
- Work well with others
- Communicate effectively
- Patience with projects that may not move quickly
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and heavy furniture
- Comfortable driving UTVs and pickup trucks