Purchase & Sales Specialist
Robert Half · Nicholasville, KY · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentTemporary
Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels and update tracking records to help maintain appropriate stock availability.
- Prepare, review, and follow up on purchase orders to support timely procurement activities.
- Aid in buying decisions by gathering item information, pricing details, and supplier data.
- Maintain organized purchasing documentation and ensure order information is entered accurately in spreadsheets and internal records.
- Use Excel extensively to analyze inventory data, track purchasing activity, and create status reports for the team.
- Cook with internal departments and external vendors to resolve order questions, shipment issues, and product availability concerns.
- Support daily purchasing department operations by prioritizing requests and helping keep procurement tasks on schedule.
- Manage purchasing workflows in an environment without a formal purchase order system, using manual tracking methods as needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, inventory coordination, or a related function.
- Practical experience creating and managing purchase orders and supporting day-to-day buying activities.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to maintain spreadsheets, organize data, and produce accurate reports.
- Familiarity with inventory tracking and the ability to reconcile order and stock information.
- Clear communication skills for working with vendors, buyers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience supporting purchasing department operations or merchant services-related activities is preferred.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in procurement support and can work effectively in a fast-paced department environment while providing coverage during a contract assignment period.