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4 results for Procurement Specialist in Stamford, CT

Procurement Specialist
  • New York, NY
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in New York, New York in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position will play an important role in supporting day-to-day purchasing operations, maintaining strong vendor documentation, and helping ensure procurement activities run smoothly across the business. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, finance partners, and internal stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full processing cycle for purchase requests and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.<br>• Gather and evaluate vendor quotations for routine buying needs, helping identify competitive pricing and suitable supplier options.<br>• Assist with supplier setup by collecting and organizing required forms, compliance records, insurance documents, and payment information.<br>• Maintain current procurement records, including vendor profiles, contract files, and supporting purchasing documentation.<br>• Monitor open orders, shipment timelines, and invoice-related issues, following up to resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, and internal teams to address mismatches involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.<br>• Track supplier agreement milestones and renewal timelines while helping maintain an organized contract and vendor calendar.<br>• Prepare spend reports and purchasing analysis by supplier, category, and department to support business decision-making.<br>• Help enforce procurement procedures by confirming purchases follow established approval steps and company policy requirements.<br>• Contribute to sourcing activities by supporting bid reviews, supplier comparisons, reporting needs, audit documentation, and process improvement efforts within procurement systems and records management.
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Supply Chain Analyst
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports inbound transportation operations by coordinating drayage activity, improving carrier performance, and ensuring critical shipment information is communicated across internal and external partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, solving transportation issues quickly, and building strong relationships with service providers to support reliable inbound flow.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate inbound container drayage assignments with transportation providers by following established routing and service guidelines.<br>• Keep operating procedures current and share process updates with logistics partners, customs contacts, carriers, and internal teams involved in inbound operations.<br>• Collect shipment visibility data from carriers and combine it into daily inbound reporting for broader operational use.<br>• Source and evaluate market pricing for drayage on new transportation lanes to support cost-effective decision-making throughout the year.<br>• Reassign loads when primary carriers decline freight or fail to meet service expectations in order to protect delivery performance.<br>• Track carrier execution on a daily basis, address service issues promptly, and take action to reduce delays and avoid unnecessary accessorial costs.<br>• Support operations, sales, finance, and compliance teams by securing transportation documents, gathering spot quotes, and resolving carrier-related requests.<br>• Expand and strengthen the carrier network by meeting with prospective providers, participating in carrier selection, and helping onboard new partners.<br>• Lead recurring carrier business reviews, oversee annual bid activity and volume distribution, and help manage contract discussions and performance expectations.<br>• Prepare and distribute weekly port activity updates and contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency across inbound logistics workflows.
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Purchasing Assistant
  • Seymour, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Purchasing Assistant (Contract) – Industrial Services Company | Seymour, CT</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An industrial services company in Seymour, CT is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong> on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and purchasing support skills who can help maintain efficient procurement operations in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation and processing of purchase orders</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery timelines</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, and related documentation</li><li>Track orders and help ensure timely receipt of materials and supplies</li><li>Reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents</li><li>Support inventory and supply monitoring to help maintain appropriate stock levels</li><li>Work with internal departments to gather purchasing needs and resolve order issues</li><li>Perform data entry, reporting, and general administrative support related to procurement activities</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Purchaser
  • Seymour, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Purchasing Specialist (Permanent, Full Time)</u></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Seymour, CT- fully onsite</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $65,000–$75,000 annually (based on experience)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a well-established manufacturing company in Seymour, CT seeking a motivated and experienced <strong>Purchasing Specialist</strong> to oversee the complete purchasing lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, small-office environment where initiative, ownership, and problem-solving are valued.</p><p>If you&#39;re a proactive purchasing professional who thrives on building vendor relationships, managing inventory, and ensuring materials are available to keep production running smoothly, we&#39;d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the full purchasing lifecycle from sourcing through delivery</li><li>Source, evaluate, and negotiate with new and existing suppliers</li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships</li><li>Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery schedules</li><li>Forecast inventory requirements and maintain optimal stock levels</li><li>Coordinate purchasing activities based on production schedules and demand</li><li>Track lead times and proactively address supply chain issues</li><li>Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors</li><li>Process purchase orders and ensure timely order fulfillment</li><li>Collaborate with production, inventory, and management to support operational needs</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and reports</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, and vendor management</li><li>Experience negotiating pricing and supplier contracts</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; ERP/MRP system experience is a plus</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Comfortable working in a small office where teamwork and flexibility are essential</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please apply to daniele.zavarella@roberthalf(com)</p>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z