We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between vendors and internal departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to efficient purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and issue purchase orders based on approved requisitions to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Monitor deliveries, address discrepancies, and follow up with vendors to resolve issues as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and inventory data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide updates on order statuses.<br>• Review invoices and verify received goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct vendor research and assist in evaluating suppliers to support procurement decisions.<br>• Prepare regular purchasing reports and maintain organized documentation.<br>• Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.<br>• Support inventory control by coordinating with relevant departments.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist in Ypsilanti MI. Ideal candidate would be an exceptional and experienced Procurement Specialist, that is thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, possesses a high level of creativity, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency and quality, and maintaining vendor relationships. This is an on-site position. Pay up to $28/hr. <br><br>Job Description<br>• Sourcing and Purchasing: Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.<br>• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with quality standards.<br>• Cost Management: Analyze market trends and pricing to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies that align with the organization’s budget and objectives.<br>• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance and operations, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.<br>• Support internal and external audits.<br><br>Required Qualifications:<br>• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, logistics, or a related field.<br>• Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.<br>• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure the best prices and terms from suppliers.<br>• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.<br>• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.<br>Preferred Qualifications:<br>• Experience working with other agency. <br>• Demonstrated experience working both directly with the U.S. Government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major aerospace prime contractors<br>• Experience working with CostPoint and/or Deltek.
<p>HYBRID FLEX & EXCELLENT BENEFITS!</p><p>Robert Half has partnered with an industry leader as they look for an experienced Procurement Specialist to handle the sourcing and purchasing of both direct raw materials and indirect MRO items required for truck-upfitting operations across their national service centers. This hands-on role is responsible for all purchasing activities related to truck upfitting, building relationships with suppliers, and identifying new vendors to drive efficiency and cost savings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of all direct materials, aligning with company goals.</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies, manage contract negotiations, and secure competitive terms and pricing.</li><li>Actively cultivate vendor relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and identify new suppliers for innovative solutions.</li><li>Perform all procurement and inventory management activities using SAP, ensuring data accuracy and spend analysis.</li><li>Manage procurement operations to guarantee timely delivery of goods and services that meet quality standards.</li><li>Analyze spend data, execute cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Interested in this direct hire opportunity that offers hybrid flex and excellent benefits? Apply now and let's chat! </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Novi, Michigan. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage procurement processes, corporate credit card programs, and other purchasing functions within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in procurement operations and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance and efficiency across all purchasing activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage corporate credit card programs, including issuing cards, addressing cardholder inquiries, and processing transactions efficiently.<br>• Handle daily operations such as processing terminated employee accounts, managing credit card inbox requests, and scanning and distributing mail to cardholders.<br>• Create, revise, and cancel purchase orders while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and designated cost centers.<br>• Address Salesforce requests and tickets by resolving purchase order issues and processing change orders as required.<br>• Coordinate with accounts payable teams to resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, and receipts.<br>• Track blocked or held invoices, working directly with suppliers and AP teams to ensure timely resolution.<br>• Monitor procurement compliance by identifying non-contractual spend and redirecting requests to preferred suppliers or catalogs.<br>• Assist with supplier onboarding and manage new supplier requests efficiently.<br>• Ensure alignment with procurement controls by overseeing the three-way match process for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.<br>• Utilize systems such as Workday, Salesforce, and banking platforms to manage procurement tasks effectively.
