Purchasing Coordinator
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience handling purchasing workflows, supplier coordination, and invoice-related follow-up. The person in this role will help maintain efficient purchasing processes, resolve order and billing issues, and support accurate records across daily procurement activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and manage purchase orders to ensure materials and services are requested accurately and on time<br>• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to track purchasing activity and maintain smooth order fulfillment<br>• Review invoices for accuracy, obtain appropriate approvals, and follow up on outstanding items<br>• Investigate billing exceptions and work with suppliers or stakeholders to resolve discrepancies promptly<br>• Support day-to-day activities within the purchasing department, including documentation, status updates, and record maintenance<br>• Assist with vendor management tasks such as communication, issue resolution, and contract-related updates<br>• Process purchasing and invoice information within ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle to keep data current and reliable
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement support, or a related administrative role<br>• Working knowledge of purchase order creation, purchasing workflows, and invoice processing<br>• Experience reviewing invoice approvals and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner<br>• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams regarding order and billing matters<br>• Familiarity with vendor coordination and contract modification support<br>• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP ERP or Oracle ERP<br>• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy
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- Dayton, OH
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience handling purchasing workflows, supplier coordination, and invoice-related follow-up. The person in this role will help maintain efficient purchasing processes, resolve order and billing issues, and support accurate records across daily procurement activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and manage purchase orders to ensure materials and services are requested accurately and on time<br>• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to track purchasing activity and maintain smooth order fulfillment<br>• Review invoices for accuracy, obtain appropriate approvals, and follow up on outstanding items<br>• Investigate billing exceptions and work with suppliers or stakeholders to resolve discrepancies promptly<br>• Support day-to-day activities within the purchasing department, including documentation, status updates, and record maintenance<br>• Assist with vendor management tasks such as communication, issue resolution, and contract-related updates<br>• Process purchasing and invoice information within ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle to keep data current and reliable
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z