We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement operations for a Contract position based in Camarillo, California. This role focuses on coordinating material purchases, maintaining accurate order records, and helping ensure goods and services arrive on schedule. The ideal candidate brings a careful, organized approach and is comfortable working with suppliers and internal teams to keep purchasing activities running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day procurement tasks by identifying material needs and assisting with sourcing activities.<br>• Prepare, submit, and track purchase orders to support timely fulfillment of business requirements.<br>• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery updates.<br>• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, records, and order status information for the department.<br>• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify specifications and support purchasing requests across functions.<br>• Monitor incoming deliveries and help resolve issues related to delays, discrepancies, or incomplete shipments.<br>• Support general purchasing department operations to help maintain efficient procurement workflows.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement operations for a contract opportunity based in South Burlington, Vermont. This position will help maintain efficient purchasing workflows, coordinate order activity, and ensure materials and information move accurately through the purchasing process. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with purchasing documentation in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support day-to-day procurement tasks by preparing and processing purchasing documents in a timely manner.<br>• Create, review, and track purchase orders to help ensure accurate order placement and follow-through.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to confirm product details, delivery timing, and order status.<br>• Maintain organized purchasing records and update department data to keep information current and accessible.<br>• Assist the purchasing team with routine operational activities that contribute to smooth departmental performance.<br>• Monitor open orders and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays or discrepancies.
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and track purchase orders to ensure materials and services are requested accurately and processed on time.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, order status, and delivery details while maintaining strong working relationships.</p><p>• Support daily procurement operations by coordinating purchasing activities and helping departments obtain needed goods and services.</p><p>• Maintain organized purchasing records, documentation, and order histories to support accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with budget monitoring by updating spending information and helping reconcile purchasing data against department needs.</p><p>• Respond to internal questions related to orders, suppliers, and purchasing procedures with a customer-focused approach.</p><p>• Work with accounts payable and other internal teams to help resolve invoice, approval, or order discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Contribute to process continuity during departmental operational changes by updating records and supporting procurement-related administrative tasks as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Bridget Killen with Robert Half</strong> is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales & Purchasing Assistant to join a growing organization with deep roots in the Eugene community. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work closely with sales, operations, vendors, and customers while playing a key role in supporting daily business functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Support purchasing and sales operations through administrative coordination and communication.</li><li>Partner with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure requests are handled accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Research information, analyze data, and assist with problem-solving initiatives.</li><li>Track orders, maintain records, and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and ERP software to support daily operations.</li><li>Assist with cross-functional projects and contribute to process improvements.</li><li>Build strong working relationships across departments while providing exceptional customer service.</li><li>Take initiative to identify issues, gather information, and drive solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong> Contact Bridget Killen at Robert Half to learn more about this opportunity and discuss whether it aligns with your career goals.</p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented operations professional who enjoys working across inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and process improvement? Our client is seeking a <strong>Inventory and Purchasing Specialist</strong> to play a key role in managing customer and vendor returns while supporting purchasing and inventory functions across the organization.</p><p>This position offers a unique blend of <strong>inventory control, purchasing support, vendor communication, data management, and process coordination</strong>. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Returns, Inventory & Accounting Support</strong></p><ul><li>Manage customer returns from initiation through final resolution.</li><li>Process vendor returns for damaged, defective, inaccurate, or excess inventory.</li><li>Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with reconciliation efforts.</li><li>Support annual physical inventory activities across multiple locations.</li><li>Process inventory adjustments and maintain accurate inventory records.</li><li>Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure inventory accuracy and timely issue resolution.</li></ul><p><strong>Purchasing & Supply Chain Support</strong></p><ul><li>Request and evaluate vendor quotes.</li><li>Create and manage stock purchase orders.</li><li>Process and monitor direct-ship purchase orders.</li><li>Coordinate inventory transfers between locations.</li><li>Review and process purchase order acknowledgements.</li><li>Follow up on open or unacknowledged purchase orders.</li><li>Track shipments and expedite late deliveries.</li><li>Update order status and delivery information within the ERP system.</li><li>Assist with purchasing reports, data analysis, and inventory planning initiatives.</li><li>Resolve vendor shipment discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor & Data Management</strong></p><ul><li>Establish and maintain vendor records and contacts.</li><li>Maintain product and warehouse item files.</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation and electronic file organization.</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing and inventory processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Purchasing Assistant- FULL TIME, PERMANENT</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Norwich, CT- ONSITE, NO EXCEPTIONS</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong>: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k offered.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong> to join a growing manufacturing company in Norwich, CT. This individual will support purchasing operations with a focus on sourcing and purchasing MRO products to support daily manufacturing needs.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, strong organizational skills, and intermediate-level Microsoft Excel proficiency. Experience working within an ERP system is a plus, but not required.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist with purchasing MRO supplies, materials, and products to support manufacturing operations.</li><li>Prepare and process purchase orders.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding orders, pricing, and delivery schedules.</li><li>Track orders and follow up on outstanding or delayed shipments.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment as needed.</li><li>Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchasing needs are met.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Excel to maintain spreadsheets, track orders, and organize purchasing data.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Minimum of 2+ years of purchasing experience.</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.</li><li>Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required.</li><li>ERP system experience is a plus, but not required.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p>Please apply today to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf(com)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support manufacturing procurement activities in Washougal, Washington. This contract to permanent position will oversee sourcing, vendor coordination, and purchase order management for complex product lines in a fast-paced production environment. The role requires strong judgment in supplier selection, cost analysis, and delivery planning while working closely with operations and finance teams to keep materials flowing efficiently. </p><p> Responsibilities: </p><p>• Develop and maintain productive supplier partnerships, leading negotiations on pricing, lead times, service levels, and overall performance. </p><p>• Manage end-to-end procurement for assigned manufacturing programs, coordinating material needs from individual machined parts through larger assemblies.</p><p> • Prepare requests for quotation, compare supplier proposals, and place accurate purchase orders based on production and project requirements.</p><p> • Evaluate freight options, logistics constraints, and urgent shipping needs to identify practical and cost-effective sourcing decisions. </p><p>• Establish blanket orders and support long-range supplier agreements that improve material availability and contribute to savings initiatives. </p><p>• Track vendor quality, delivery results, certifications, and other purchasing metrics to help drive continuous improvement. </p><p>• Work with department leadership to support goals tied to on-time delivery, purchasing accuracy, quality standards, and supplier performance. </p><p>• Coordinate receiving and shipping documentation, process inventory-related transactions, and help maintain accurate material records. </p><p>• Partner with finance and suppliers to resolve discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, and inventory balances.</p><p><br></p>
<p>An established New England construction contractor specializing in complex infrastructure and industrial projects is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join its team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and play a key role in keeping major construction projects on schedule and within budget.</p><p><br></p><p>With a strong employee-owned culture, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, this organization offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building long-term financial benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage purchase orders for construction materials, equipment, rentals, and services.</li><li>Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes; negotiate pricing, contract terms, warranties, and delivery schedules.</li><li>Source mechanical, electrical, and process equipment, including pumps, valves, piping, blowers, and related components.</li><li>Partner with project managers and field teams to coordinate procurement needs and meet project schedules.</li><li>Track long-lead materials, anticipate potential delays, and proactively resolve supply chain issues.</li><li>Review project plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure materials meet project requirements.</li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while identifying cost savings and value-engineering opportunities.</li><li>Coordinate with accounting to resolve purchase order, invoice, and receiving discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Procurement Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Contract to hire </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who enjoys negotiating with vendors, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and supplies are delivered on time.</p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a hybrid work schedule after training, making it a great opportunity for someone looking for both career growth and flexibility.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage purchasing activities, including creating and processing purchase orders.</li><li>Source suppliers, compare pricing, and negotiate favorable terms.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available when needed.</li><li>Track orders, deliveries, and supplier performance.</li><li>Assist with contract management and purchasing documentation.</li><li>Identify and resolve vendor, delivery, and supply chain issues.</li><li>Look for opportunities to improve purchasing processes and control costs.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Purchasing Specialist (3-Month Project)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fishers, IN (On-Site)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> Approximately 3 Months</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time, Contract</p><p><br></p><p>A growing service-based company in Fishers is seeking an experienced <strong>Purchasing Specialist</strong> for a project expected to last approximately three months. This role will support procurement operations, vendor management, and purchasing processes while partnering closely with accounting and operations teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers and vendors</li><li>Solicit quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements</li><li>Manage vendor contracts and maintain supplier relationships</li><li>Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services</li><li>Monitor purchase orders and track vendor performance</li><li>Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time</li><li>Research cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within Coupa</li><li>Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries</li></ul><p><strong><em>This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys managing supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and driving efficient purchasing processes in a collaborative environment. Immediate availability is preferred.</em></strong></p>
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations for a food and food processing environment in Waller, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong purchasing experience, stays organized in a fast-paced setting, and communicates clearly with internal teams to keep materials flowing without disruption. The person in this role will help secure ingredients and operational supplies while maintaining accurate purchasing records and supporting day-to-day coordination across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Source and purchase ingredients, consumables, and other business-related supplies needed to support daily operations.<br>• Create, review, and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy in item details, quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.<br>• Track order status and proactively communicate shortages, delays, or vendor-related issues to the production team and other stakeholders.<br>• Maintain organized purchasing documentation and update procurement records to support visibility and accuracy across the department.<br>• Work with suppliers to confirm availability, delivery schedules, and order changes as business needs shift.<br>• Support routine purchasing activities using NetSuite and Microsoft Office tools to manage data, reporting, and order information.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to align purchasing priorities with inventory demands and operational requirements.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a growing Prairieville area company. This position plays a central role in maintaining product availability, coordinating vendor activity, and ensuring orders move accurately from placement through delivery and system entry. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions across multiple suppliers and account types.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate recurring purchases for multiple accounts by following established ordering schedules and maintaining appropriate stock levels for each location.</p><p>• Enter purchase orders promptly into business systems, monitor their progress through delivery, and keep order records current from placement to receipt.</p><p>• Receive inbound shipments by matching deliveries to purchase documentation, verifying quantities and items, and recording receipts accurately in inventory systems.</p><p>• Investigate shortages, delays, substitutions, and other delivery discrepancies, then communicate with suppliers to secure resolution and improve service reliability.</p><p>• Manage inventory movements between warehouse, bulk storage, and facility locations to support operational demand across the service area.</p><p>• Assist with supplier onboarding by completing setup documentation, establishing new vendor records, and maintaining organized purchasing data.</p><p>• Create and maintain item records, update account-specific pricing, and apply approved cost changes to customer programs as needed.</p><p>• Support purchasing compliance activities by helping maintain required licenses, preparing vendor documentation, and contributing data for recurring operational reports.</p>
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support daily purchasing operations and help maintain efficient procurement processes for a Long-term Contract position in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role works closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage indirect and capital purchasing activities, resolve order-related issues, and keep procurement records accurate and up to date. The position also serves as a key point of support for the Esker platform, assisting users with purchasing workflows and helping improve day-to-day operational effectiveness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage indirect and capital purchasing transactions within the Esker system, including creating and processing requisitions and purchase orders.<br>• Act as the main support resource for employees using Esker by providing guidance, user assistance, and troubleshooting for purchasing and approval workflows.<br>• Address supplier-related concerns involving quality, service, and delivery, and help drive timely resolution of material or order issues.<br>• Track supplier complaints, returns, corrective actions, and debit memo documentation to ensure proper follow-up and recordkeeping.<br>• Review outstanding purchase orders and communicate with suppliers to confirm shipment timing and reduce delivery delays.<br>• Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, and purchasing documentation across procurement systems and related databases.<br>• Assist with supplier setup activities and collect required qualification documents for onboarding and ongoing compliance.<br>• Coordinate purchases for recurring indirect needs such as office, laboratory, maintenance, and service-related items.<br>• Support procurement team members with reporting, spend analysis, sourcing support, and other operational purchasing projects.<br>• Develop knowledge of assigned purchasing categories and contribute to broader procurement or material planning responsibilities as business needs evolve.
<p>Innovative client in the distribution field seeks an Assistant Buyer who can support the purchasing department with sourcing, vendor management, order processing, and inventory coordination. The responsibilities for this role will include purchasing initiatives, inventory maintenance/control, coordinating and ensuring a timely delivery process, reviewing new business initiatives, negotiating competitive pricing, and assisting with supplier selection. The ideal Assistant Buyer is someone who enjoys working with vendors, identifying purchasing opportunities, and managing multiple orders in a fast-paced wholesale environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Oversee and maintain inventory levels with established guidelines</p><p>· Build, audit and execute material requirements</p><p>· Develop and maintain vendor relationships, communicating regularly regarding product availability, pricing, quantities, and order requirements</p><p>· Inspect material usage trends to assist management in concluding optimal inventory targets</p><p>· Assist customer service with purchase order authorizations</p><p>· Work closely with the warehouse and receiving teams<strong> </strong>to coordinate incoming merchandise and address shipment-related issues</p><p>· Assist with price and term negotiations under the guidance of the Senior Buyer.</p><p>· Generate special order request as needed</p>
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and leasing activities for a busy operation in Skowhegan, Maine. This Long-term Contract position will help maintain efficient procurement workflows, strengthen vendor coordination, and keep critical documentation current. The role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day purchasing details while also supporting broader contract and equipment leasing needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage purchase orders to ensure materials, services, and equipment are obtained accurately and on schedule.<br>• Coordinate equipment leasing activities, including supporting a high volume of leased assets and related purchasing decisions.<br>• Contact contractors and suppliers to obtain updated rate sheets and maintain current pricing information for active agreements.<br>• Track contract timelines and assist with renewals and documentation for agreements that typically span multiple years.<br>• Maintain procurement records in SharePoint and other internal systems to keep files organized and accessible.<br>• Verify that insurance certificates are collected, documented, and kept up to date for applicable vendors and contractors.<br>• Support purchasing operations during periods of limited team capacity by handling routine procurement tasks and administrative follow-up.<br>• Use Excel and other tools to monitor procurement activity, organize data, and support reporting as needed.
<p><strong>Now Hiring: Purchasing Coordinator – Government</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and purchasing operations within a government environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase orders and requisitions.</li><li>Obtain and review vendor quotes and pricing.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and internal departments.</li><li>Track orders, deliveries, and outstanding purchases.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.</li><li>Ensure purchasing activities follow established policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with invoice matching and resolving discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing, billing, and vendor-related operations for an onsite team. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transactional work, can manage competing priorities, and brings a strong service mindset when working with internal teams and external suppliers. The role blends procurement coordination with accounting support, making it a strong fit for someone who is comfortable handling invoices, purchase documentation, and daily communication with vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders and requisitions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Support billing and accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, matching documentation, and helping reconcile financial transactions.<br>• Maintain day-to-day communication with vendors, including responding to inquiries and resolving routine billing or order-related issues.<br>• Enter and update procurement and payment data in internal systems while ensuring records remain complete and organized.<br>• Assist with general accounting support tasks connected to purchasing and invoice processing.<br>• Review invoice volume throughout the month, manage fluctuating workloads, and maintain consistent quality during repetitive tasks.<br>• Coordinate procurement activities in alignment with established buying procedures and organizational requirements.<br>• Use business software tools such as Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, Certify, and Paramount to complete purchasing and billing functions.
<p><strong>Kristin Wasson</strong> is looking for an experienced purchasing leader to oversee procurement strategy and strengthen supply continuity for operations near Salem, Oregon. This role is responsible for guiding sourcing decisions, improving cost performance, and building reliable supplier partnerships that support production goals. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in procurement, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to lead teams while managing complex market conditions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the overall purchasing function, setting strategic direction that supports operational performance, cost control, and dependable material availability.</p><p>• Direct sourcing and procurement activities across key spend categories while overseeing supplier agreements and negotiations.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships to improve service levels, reduce risk, and create long-term supply chain resilience.</p><p>• Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier performance to inform buying strategies and protect business continuity.</p><p>• Establish disciplined contract management, purchase order oversight, and procurement controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial accountability.</p><p>• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and process improvement efforts.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing team members, creating clear expectations and strengthening overall department capability.</p>
<p>Immediate interviews available! Our client, a remote first company, is hiring their next Executive Assistant! The client believes in supporting staff for growth and the role provides some opportunities to travel. Apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to an executive leadership team (C-Level & VP). This contract or contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a resourceful, detail-oriented individual who can stay ahead of priorities, manage sensitive matters with discretion, and help senior leaders operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong judgment, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate complex schedules, travel, meetings, and executive-level deliverables with minimal oversight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and ensuring priorities remain on track.</li><li>Manage complex and fast-paced calendars, coordinating internal and external meetings while balancing competing priorities across multiple schedules and time zones.</li><li>Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and detailed itineraries.</li><li>Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and supporting documentation; capture key takeaways and help drive follow-up actions to completion.</li><li>Support recurring leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams.</li><li>Process expense reports, track reimbursements, manage purchasing requests, and assist with administrative budget activities.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Plan and execute team events, leadership offsites, and other company-sponsored meetings from logistics through on-site support.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between senior leaders and internal or external stakeholders, helping facilitate communication and maintain strong working relationships.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and administrative operations through technology and best practices, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and organizational initiatives in support of business objectives and operational efficiency.</li></ul>
<p>A busy field services company is looking for a resourceful Administrative Assistant to support office operations and coordinate the paperwork behind its day-to-day projects. This role offers variety, from managing schedules and organizing project files to communicating with vendors and helping field personnel stay on top of deadlines. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable balancing several priorities at once.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to managers, project teams, and field personnel.</li><li>Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and project-related schedules.</li><li>Prepare, format, and maintain reports, correspondence, and project documentation.</li><li>Organize work orders, service records, contracts, and vendor paperwork.</li><li>Enter purchase orders, invoice details, and job information into company systems.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding paperwork and scheduling.</li><li>Track outstanding documents, approvals, and upcoming deadlines.</li><li>Assist with expense reports, invoice routing, and basic purchasing coordination.</li><li>Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure records are current.</li><li>Help identify administrative bottlenecks and improve office organization.</li></ul>
<p>Join a growing organization where you'll play a key role in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract administration. This position partners closely with operations, project teams, and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services while driving value, cost savings, and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage sourcing activities, RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and purchasing processes.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, delivery, quality, and service levels.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, delivery, and risk.</li><li>Coordinate purchasing activities with internal stakeholders to support operational and project requirements.</li><li>Track procurement milestones, supplier commitments, costs, and risks, escalating issues when necessary.</li><li>Analyze spend, supplier performance, and commercial opportunities to identify savings and process improvements.</li><li>Maintain purchasing, supplier, and contract records within the ERP system.</li><li>Support contract administration, renewals, supplier agreements, and performance reviews.</li><li>Resolve purchasing, inventory, delivery, and data discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval processes, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for a manufacturing environment in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role focuses on strengthening supplier performance, maintaining efficient procure-to-pay activities, and supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, process discipline, and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily purchasing activities by overseeing purchase order flow, resolving exceptions, reconciling invoices, and tracking key performance measures tied to procurement operations.</p><p>• Build and maintain effective supplier partnerships to support dependable delivery, appropriate quality standards, and competitive pricing, while escalating urgent supply concerns when needed.</p><p>• Put sourcing strategies and contract terms into practice for assigned categories and provide practical market feedback to improve broader purchasing plans.</p><p>• Lead negotiations with selected suppliers to secure year-over-year cost improvements and support overall savings targets.</p><p>• Oversee the full procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring purchasing transactions move accurately and efficiently from order creation through payment resolution.</p><p>• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address shipment delays, product quality concerns, warranty matters, and payment discrepancies.</p><p>• Promote adherence to procurement policies and help standardize purchasing methods to improve consistency, control, and compliance.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing and material master data while using reporting tools, analytics, and established procedures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.</p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>
<p>We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Project Management professional to support its Project Management Office (PMO) and transportation-related initiatives. This individual will assist with coordinating projects, tracking milestones, maintaining documentation, monitoring deliverables and facilitating communication between internal departments, project managers, engineering teams, contractors and external stakeholders.</p><p>The ideal candidate has experience supporting complex projects, preferably within transportation, infrastructure, engineering, construction, utilities or municipal government.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Coordinate and monitor multiple projects, timelines, milestones and deliverables.</li><li>Maintain project plans, schedules, status reports, dashboards and tracking documents.</li><li>Assist project managers with project initiation, planning, execution and closeout.</li><li>Track resources and documentation.</li><li>Prepare project status reports, presentations and leadership updates.</li><li>Coordinate project meetings, agendas, minutes and action-item follow-up.</li><li>Maintain organized project files, records and documentation.</li><li>Identify scheduling conflicts, outstanding deliverables and potential project risks.</li><li>Support procurement documentation, consultant coordination and contract-related tracking as assigned.</li><li>Research project information and compile data for reporting and decision-making.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support production-related purchasing and coordination activities in Norwalk, Connecticut. This role works across operations, inventory, and suppliers to help keep materials available, records accurate, and schedules on track. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain short- and long-range production support schedules, helping align purchasing activity with operational demand.<br>• Follow order status and manufacturing timelines closely, identifying risks to completion dates and escalating concerns when needed.<br>• Keep production and procurement records current by updating reports, logs, and system data with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Prepare recurring summaries and status updates for leadership, highlighting output trends, material needs, and open issues.<br>• Review inventory levels for raw materials, components, and finished items to help prevent shortages or excess stock.<br>• Partner with warehouse and purchasing contacts to confirm material availability and support timely replenishment.<br>• Monitor consumption patterns and investigate inventory variances, shortages, or discrepancies so corrective action can be taken.<br>• Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts to improve stock accuracy and reporting reliability.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external partners regarding delays, supply concerns, and follow-up actions from production meetings.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for a industrial organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is responsible for shaping sourcing strategies, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring materials, equipment, and services are secured efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound commercial judgment, and a deep understanding of procurement practices within industrial construction environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s procurement function by directing daily purchasing activity and guiding the team responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, and services.</p><p>• Build and execute sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, support long-term partnerships, and deliver favorable commercial outcomes.</p><p>• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to increase value, reduce costs, and secure dependable vendor support.</p><p>• Review and enhance purchasing workflows to keep processes efficient, compliant, and aligned with business demands and market conditions.</p><p>• Supervise departmental operations to ensure purchase requests, order placement, and supplier coordination are handled accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Track adherence to procurement policies and established controls while promoting consistent purchasing standards across the organization.</p><p>• Assess vendors using key factors such as cost competitiveness, product quality, service reliability, and overall business fit.</p><p>• Partner with estimating teams to obtain pricing and material information needed to support accurate project bids and proposals.</p>