Purchaser

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support material procurement and production planning activities in Sanford, Maine. This position plays an important role in keeping supply and manufacturing operations aligned by coordinating purchasing activity, maintaining accurate system records, and helping ensure work moves through production on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working closely with suppliers and internal teams to solve issues and keep priorities on track. Responsibilities: • Create and issue purchase orders that align with manufacturing demand and support uninterrupted production. • Evaluate supplier performance by tracking cost, quality, service, and delivery results, and follow up on urgent needs to reduce delays. • Maintain accurate purchasing records in Epicor, including supplier details, item data, pricing, lead times, and related transaction information. • Support month-end activities by preparing purchasing and inventory data needed for reporting and reconciliation. • Open, monitor, and complete production work orders while resolving transaction errors that may affect workflow through the facility. • Develop and adjust production schedules to reflect incoming work, capacity needs, and operational priorities. • Communicate with operations teams each day to address scheduling concerns, material availability, and order status updates. • Perform ongoing data entry and record reviews in Epicor to confirm accuracy, identify discrepancies, and correct missing or incorrect information. • Contribute to cross-functional improvement efforts by applying Lean thinking to strengthen information flow, improve material movement, and reduce waste. • Follow established safety and environmental practices while supporting high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. • Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related work within a manufacturing or production environment. • Working knowledge of purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and material planning activities. • Ability to manage detailed data accurately within an ERP system such as Epicor. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing production needs. • Effective communication skills for working with suppliers and internal departments on purchasing and scheduling matters. • Analytical attention to detail with the ability to identify record discrepancies and resolve transaction issues. • Familiarity with inventory reporting, production work orders, and scheduling support is preferred. • Understanding of continuous improvement concepts, including Lean principles, is an asset. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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