Purchasing Assistant
Company: East Coast Emergency Lighting
Location: Amityville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us East Coast Emergency Lighting, a Lehr Company, has been
a leader in the emergency vehicle industry for over 25 years. We
build more than emergency vehicles — we build the lifelines first
responders rely on every day. Our mission is to deliver a superior
customer experience, provide the highest-quality brands, and uphold
the highest standards of workmanship. We take pride in every
vehicle we build and upfit, and we are recognized as trusted sales
and installation specialists within the industry. Are You Ready to
Drive Your Career Forward? We are seeking an experienced Purchasing
Assistant to support our procurement operations. This role plays a
critical part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchasing
of supplies and equipment needed to support our production and
sales teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and
proactive in managing vendor relationships and tracking orders.
Compensation & Benefits We value our team and offer a competitive
compensation and benefits package: $22 – $26 per hour (based on
experience) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan Paid
Time Off and Paid Holidays Schedule Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30
PM Location 25 Deforest Street Amityville, NY 11701 Key
Responsibilities Create purchase orders from sales orders Submit
purchase orders to vendors Track vendor shipment dates and follow
up on delays Establish positive working relationships with our
vendors and internal sales teams. Confirm shipment status on or
after estimated ship dates Verify billing and shipping information
Review part numbers, pricing, quantities, and descriptions for
accuracy Coordinate with warehouse staff to match deliveries with
purchase orders and resolve discrepancies Follow up on order
acknowledgements and variances Process new part number requests
Monitor open orders to ensure timely delivery Perform other duties
as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
(degree in business, logistics, or related field preferred) Proven
experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a similar role Strong
understanding of supply chain and procurement procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software Excellent
communication and negotiation skills Strong attention to detail and
organizational skills Ability to work independently and
collaboratively within a team We look forward to receiving your
resume and welcoming a new team member who is ready to grow with
us!
Keywords: East Coast Emergency Lighting, Bridgeport , Purchasing Assistant, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Amityville, Connecticut
