Procurement Specialist Jobs in New Orleans, LA

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Procurement Specialist

Prairieville, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Coordinate recurring purchases for multiple accounts by following established ordering schedules and maintaining appropriate stock levels for each location.• Enter purchase orders promptly into business systems, monitor their progress through delivery, and keep order records current from placement to receipt.• Receive inbound shipments by matching deliveries to purchase documentation, verifying quantities and items, and recording receipts accurately in inventory systems.• Investigate shortages, delays, substitutions, and other delivery discrepancies, then communicate with suppliers to secure resolution and improve service reliability.• Manage inventory movements between warehouse, bulk storage, and facility locations to support operational demand across the service area.• Assist with supplier onboarding by completing setup documentation, establishing new vendor records, and maintaining organized purchasing data.• Create and maintain item records, update account-specific pricing, and apply approved cost changes to customer programs as needed.• Support purchasing compliance activities by helping maintain required licenses, preparing vendor documentation, and contributing data for recurring operational reports.
2026-10-30T15:04:26Z

Procurement Manager

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s procurement function by directing daily purchasing activity and guiding the team responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, and services.• Build and execute sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, support long-term partnerships, and deliver favorable commercial outcomes.• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to increase value, reduce costs, and secure dependable vendor support.• Review and enhance purchasing workflows to keep processes efficient, compliant, and aligned with business demands and market conditions.• Supervise departmental operations to ensure purchase requests, order placement, and supplier coordination are handled accurately and on schedule.• Track adherence to procurement policies and established controls while promoting consistent purchasing standards across the organization.• Assess vendors using key factors such as cost competitiveness, product quality, service reliability, and overall business fit.• Partner with estimating teams to obtain pricing and material information needed to support accurate project bids and proposals.
2026-10-23T22:13:45Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Covington, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function on the Northshore of Louisiana. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end invoice processing, payment execution, and close activities while maintaining strong controls and reliable vendor support. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in procure-to-pay operations, sound leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex issues in a fast-paced environment supervising a large team. The role is in office 4 days/week. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounts payable operations across the full invoice-to-payment cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.• Supervise and develop a team of AP professionals by setting priorities, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on complex transactional issues.• Oversee purchase order matching, invoice exception handling, and resolution of discrepancies involving receipts, pricing, approvals, and vendor documentation.• Manage month-end close activities related to payables, including reconciliations, accrual support, and timely clearing of outstanding balances such as GR/IR items.• Coordinate payment processing activities, including ACH and other disbursement methods, while partnering with treasury to support cash management requirements.• Work cross-functionally with procurement, finance, tax, and operational stakeholders to improve procure-to-pay efficiency and address escalated vendor or partner concerns.• Maintain strong oversight of enterprise ERP and AP workflow tools to support reporting, transaction visibility, and effective control execution.• Escalate high-risk issues promptly, particularly those affecting cash flow, compliance, or business-critical supplier relationships. Our client is well-established and in growth mode and looking for a strong A/P Manager in this newly created role to oversee and increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the Accounts Payable department. If you have an accounting degree and 10+ years supervising a large AP team in complex company, this could be an excellent career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-11-06T16:48:46Z

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