Entry Level Purchasing Specialist Jobs
New grad purchasing specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or hands-on coursework in supply chain can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, with employers like Uline, Topcon Healthcare, and Martin Produce hiring at this level now.
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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
This Tooling Buyer is responsible for managing the overall tooling, design change, and trial part maturation readiness throughout the new model development cycle. Effectively communicate and work with North American suppliers to ensure on-time achievement of project goals.
Key Accountabilities
- Issue and manage Tool Release for new model tools and equipment. Correlate tooling lead-times and die go readiness with Supplier and Design. Support recovery activity to ensure part maturation achievement.
- Review and issue design change and CRF application, negotiate with supplier as needed. Review and assess supplier compensation requests as a result of design change activity.
- Confirm supplier readiness against project targets at key stages in development
- Manage one or more Tooling Buyer level special projects for the department and implement improvement plans
- Conduct and review transfer of relevant new model information to the mass production team. Support production recovery efforts as requested
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Business or Supply Chain Management Degree preferred).
Minimum Experience: No experience required; Co-Op experience preferred.
Other Job-Specific Skills: Good project management skills, manage supplier relationships, work in teams to build consensus, multi-task, solve problems, manage projects, strong excel.
Working Conditions
- Position is Hybrid (60% in Office, 40% Remote.
- International travel may be required once or twice a year with an average length of 1-2 weeks per trip (5%), depends on supply base and activity.
- Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches.
- Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
This Tooling Buyer is responsible for managing the overall tooling, design change, and trial part maturation readiness throughout the new model development cycle. Effectively communicate and work with North American suppliers to ensure on-time achievement of project goals.
Key Accountabilities
- Issue and manage Tool Release for new model tools and equipment. Correlate tooling lead-times and die go readiness with Supplier and Design. Support recovery activity to ensure part maturation achievement.
- Review and issue design change and CRF application, negotiate with supplier as needed. Review and assess supplier compensation requests as a result of design change activity.
- Confirm supplier readiness against project targets at key stages in development
- Manage one or more Tooling Buyer level special projects for the department and implement improvement plans
- Conduct and review transfer of relevant new model information to the mass production team. Support production recovery efforts as requested
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Business or Supply Chain Management Degree preferred).
Minimum Experience: No experience required; Co-Op experience preferred.
Other Job-Specific Skills: Good project management skills, manage supplier relationships, work in teams to build consensus, multi-task, solve problems, manage projects, strong excel.
Working Conditions
- Position is Hybrid (60% in Office, 40% Remote.
- International travel may be required once or twice a year with an average length of 1-2 weeks per trip (5%), depends on supply base and activity.
- Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches.
- Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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Entry Level Purchasing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level purchasing specialist job?
Focus on coursework or internship experience in supply chain, procurement, or inventory management, and highlight any exposure to purchase orders, vendor communication, or ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Employers hiring at this level typically look for strong attention to detail, basic negotiation awareness, and comfort working with spreadsheets or procurement software. A supply chain certificate or relevant internship can give your application a real edge over candidates with no hands-on background.
Which companies hire entry level purchasing specialists?
Companies hiring entry level purchasing specialists right now include Uline, Topcon Healthcare, and Martin Produce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, distributors, healthcare systems, and government contractors that run structured procurement teams and regularly bring in junior buyers to support sourcing and vendor management.
Are there remote entry level purchasing specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still common at this level. About 33% of entry level purchasing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so opportunities do exist for candidates who need flexibility. Remote roles at this stage often involve digital purchasing platforms and require strong communication skills since you'll coordinate with vendors and internal teams without in-person support.
Are these new grad purchasing specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad friendly, including junior and recent graduate roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad posting typically notes that internships, academic projects, or a relevant certificate can substitute for full-time work history. Look for language like "0 to 2 years preferred" or "entry level considered" as reliable signals that the employer is open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level purchasing specialists?
Entry Level purchasing specialist roles concentrate in Education, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they manage high volumes of supplier relationships, raw materials, or equipment procurement and need junior staff to support buyers and sourcing teams as part of structured purchasing departments.