Purchasing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage routine procurement activities by preparing and processing purchase orders for required materials and services.
• Cook with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, confirm specifications, and support timely order fulfillment.
• Review vendor documentation and enter supplier invoices accurately to maintain organized purchasing records.
• Track order status, follow up with suppliers, and address issues related to pricing, delivery timelines, or item availability.
• Maintain purchasing files and system data to support accurate reporting and smooth department operations.
• Assist the purchasing team with general administrative and operational tasks tied to day-to-day buying functions.
• Support updates to procurement processes or systems when needed as part of ongoing departmental operations.

Requirements

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related functions in a fast-paced setting.
• Working knowledge of purchase order processing and material purchasing procedures.
• Ability to enter and verify vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, or other business software used for procurement activities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills and a practical understanding of purchasing activities within a fast-paced business environment.

Skills

Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related functions in a fast-paced setting.

Working knowledge of purchase order processing and material purchasing procedures.

Ability to enter and verify vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deadlines.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.

Proficiency with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, or other business software used for procurement activities.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the candidate.