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3 results for Procurement Specialist in Reading, PA

Purchasing Specialist

Allentown, Pennsylvania
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing / Accounts Payable Specialist to support both procurement and AP functions. This role will be responsible for managing the purchasing process, vendor communication, purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment activities. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required and candidates without SAP S/4HANA experience will not be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasing Functions<ul><li>Create, process, and track purchase orders within SAP S/4HANA.</li><li>Source materials and services from approved vendors.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment needs with internal departments.</li><li>Obtain pricing, negotiate with vendors, and ensure cost-effective purchasing practices.</li><li>Follow up on open orders, delivery schedules, and vendor performance.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor data.</li></ul>Accounts Payable Functions<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely.</li><li>Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and maintain AP records.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities and accruals as needed.</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Manager

Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Purchasing Manager A client of ours is looking for a Purchasing Manager for a contract role to oversee strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier relationships. This position will be responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of materials and packaging, negotiating favorable supplier agreements, driving cost-saving initiatives, and supporting business growth through effective procurement strategies. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to maintain supply continuity, improve efficiencies, support new product launches, and identify opportunities for process and cost optimization. This role also provides leadership to procurement personnel while promoting strong vendor partnerships and continuous improvement across the purchasing function. Responsibilities of Purchasing Manager<ul><li>Develop and enhance purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and control costs.</li><li>Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers through operational, financial, and quality assessments.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while conducting regular vendor reviews and site visits.</li><li>Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, confidentiality agreements, and long-term supplier commitments.</li><li>Create sourcing strategies that support production demands, growth initiatives, and new product introductions.</li><li>Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support inventory planning and forecasting activities to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.</li><li>Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to resolve shortages, disruptions, and procurement challenges.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities.</li><li>Establish budgetary cost projections and provide procurement insights to leadership.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier, material, and pricing information within ERP systems.</li><li>Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet company and industry requirements.</li><li>Support packaging and material innovation initiatives that improve product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, and performance metrics for leadership review.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing team members while fostering a collaborative work environment.</li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain/Finance Manager

Lititz, Pennsylvania
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The Supply Chain Finance Manager is a data-driven manufacturing finance leader responsible for accounting integrity, capital governance, forecast reliability, working capital discipline, and EBITDA protection across sourcing, procurement, freight, and supply operations. Reporting to the VP Operations Finance, this role anchors financial transparency, capex discipline, and audit-ready documentation across the supply chain. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Maintain Growth, Profitability, and Discipline in Support of the Supply Chain<ul><li>Drive decision-making processes for procurement costs and sourcing.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate accounting and analysis of all tariff costs and purchase price variances.</li><li>Deliver financial insights to optimize the supply chain’s use of resources and maximize profitability.</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate cost impacts to avoid financial surprises.</li><li>Support, analysis and record inventory slow moving and obsolescence and revaluation</li><li>KPIs: Deliver budgeted Gross Profit.</li><li>Provide timely input as it relates to cost of goods sold (COGS), purchase price variances & capitalized variances, producing monthly outlooks and quarterly forecast updates.</li><li>Optimize budget processes and ensure alignment with an 18-month S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process.</li><li>Deliver precise and accurate Net Working Capital (NWC) forecasting, focusing on inventory, COGS, and procurement.</li><li>KPIs: Maintain high forecast accuracy (100% on key COGS elements for the next quarter) and improved transparency for the 15-month forecast.</li><li>Collaborate with the Pro-track and Tariff Projects, related to sourcing initiatives validating timing, results, and achieving savings projections.</li><li>Partner with sourcing and planning teams to ensure alignment with financial goals.</li><li>KPIs: Deliver Pro-track Project Objectives.</li><li>Oversee capital and depreciation budgets, targets, forecasts</li><li>Ensuring projects are being capitalized timing, lease accounting is following ASC 842</li><li>Collaborate on SAP system improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>KPIs: Capital depreciation is completed on time, passing all audit requirements for assets and expenses.</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z