Purchasing Assistant

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations in Wilmington, Delaware. This long-term contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, service-minded, and comfortable balancing vendor coordination, order processing, and budget-related tasks in an on-site environment. The person in this role will help keep purchasing activities running smoothly while working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and track purchase orders to ensure materials and services are requested accurately and processed on time. • Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, order status, and delivery details while maintaining strong working relationships. • Support daily procurement operations by coordinating purchasing activities and helping departments obtain needed goods and services. • Maintain organized purchasing records, documentation, and order histories to support accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. • Assist with budget monitoring by updating spending information and helping reconcile purchasing data against department needs. • Respond to internal questions related to orders, suppliers, and purchasing procedures with a customer-focused approach. • Work with accounts payable and other internal teams to help resolve invoice, approval, or order discrepancies efficiently. • Contribute to process continuity during departmental operational changes by updating records and supporting procurement-related administrative tasks as needed. • At least 3 years of experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or related administrative operations. • Practical experience creating and managing purchase orders in a detail-oriented business environment. • Familiarity with core purchasing functions, vendor coordination, and day-to-day procurement activities. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records. • Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach. • Comfort working on site in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday through Friday in a business casual setting. • Experience supporting merchant services or closely related transactional processes is preferred. 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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