Procurement Specialist
Robert HalfWe are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations and cross-functional coordination for a manufacturing environment in Patterson, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage supplier relationships, maintain accurate purchasing records, and keep materials flowing to meet production needs. The role also includes oversight of
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selected operational and special project activities, requiring strong organization, communication, and follow-through. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to improve delivery performance, resolve supply issues, and support day-to-day business operations.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for parts, assemblies, production materials, and general operating supplies while ensuring transaction accuracy and timely system updates.
• Evaluate purchase requests, confirm required delivery timing, and convert approved needs into orders that align with production and operational priorities.
• Review supplier acknowledgements, verify pricing and order details, and correct purchasing records to maintain reliable data.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address shortages, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, returns, and other material-related issues.
• Oversee supplier performance by developing scorecards, maintaining vendor documentation, identifying alternate sources, and supporting new vendor setup and file maintenance.
• Analyze procurement activity and generate reports that highlight supplier reliability, purchasing trends, and opportunities to improve cost, lead time, and service.
• Monitor inventory levels for purchased items to balance availability with efficient stock levels, and follow up on back orders or overdue shipments while communicating status updates to end users.
• Complete receiving-related documentation and maintain accurate purchasing and vendor information within company systems and software tools.
• Support special projects by coordinating event logistics, assisting with facility-related purchases and services, organizing company meetings, and managing office, first aid, and branded material replenishment as needed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, a technical field, or comparable relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems and purchasing processes, with the ability to maintain accurate transaction and vendor records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data entry, invoice processing, and related reporting tools is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative team setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills with a customer-focused approach to issue resolution.
• Experience supporting vendor management, inventory-related purchasing decisions, and work order or material planning activities.
• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks or other purchasing software is an advantage.
Compensation
$18.21-$30.00 Hourly
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