Purchasing Specialist

Mount Family Group, LTD • Warwick, RI

7d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Westaff is looking for a Purchasing Specialist in the Warwick RI for Immediate Start!

Location: Warwick RI
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay Rate: $19-$21/hour DOE

This role is responsible for following up on a high volume of purchase orders. They will record order confirmations and status, follow up on and resolve issues with purchase orders, and act as a liaison between our outside vendors and our internal Sales and Customer Service Teams.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience
• Excellent grammar, verbal, written, and data entry skills
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Previous purchasing experience in healthcare industry a plus
• Knowledgeable in A+ and Salesforce software a plus

Responsibilities

• Adequately and efficiently process and record a high volume of emailed order confirmations, estimated ship dates and tracking of purchase orders
• Answer inbound phone calls from vendors and suppliers
• Research and resolve issues with open purchase orders
• Follow up with vendors and suppliers on purchase orders to supply payment, obtain status, request invoices, and confirm product deliveries
• Develop, foster, and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Accurately and effectively communicate with internal sales teams regarding status of or issues with purchase orders
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks and projects assigned by the Purchasing Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed