Purchasing Specialist
Robert HalfWe are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations for a manufacturing environment. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can balance supplier communication, purchasing accuracy, and cost-conscious decision-making while helping maintain steady material flow. The role will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to improve purchasing perfo
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rmance, support inventory transactions, and contribute to reliable on-time delivery.Responsibilities:• Cultivate productive supplier partnerships and manage ongoing communication to keep orders on schedule and resolve issues quickly.• Evaluate supplier options and negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, service levels, and product quality to secure the best overall value.• Assess freight, shipping, and rush-order costs as part of sourcing decisions and total purchase analysis.• Prepare and submit purchase orders from quotation details within the company ERP system, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete.• Monitor supplier quality and performance trends and share updates with leadership to support informed vendor management decisions.• Work alongside the Purchasing Manager to help meet departmental performance targets related to quality, on-time delivery, and purchase order accuracy.• Review purchasing data and broader market activity to identify savings opportunities and strengthen sourcing strategies.• Support shipping and receiving tasks such as preparing shipments, processing inbound inventory, and recording required certification documentation in the system.• Coordinate with the finance team to confirm invoiced inventory has been properly received and entered, and follow up with vendors when invoice and PO details do not align.• Handle sensitive business information appropriately while maintaining clear, responsive communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.