<p><strong>Supply Chain Coordinator (Contract Opportunity)</strong></p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA</p><p>Contract Position | Full-Time</p><p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience coordinating purchasing, inventory, logistics, or supplier communication? We are seeking a <strong>Supply Chain Coordinator</strong> for a contract opportunity with a growing organization in the Cedar Rapids area. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials, inventory, and orders move efficiently through the supply chain to support business operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and order fulfillment activities</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning</li><li>Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments regarding order status and delivery timelines</li><li>Track shipments and resolve delivery, inventory, or supply issues as they arise</li><li>Maintain accurate records within ERP and inventory management systems</li><li>Generate reports related to inventory, purchasing, and supply chain metrics</li><li>Assist with demand planning, forecasting, and production support activities</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, shipments, and inventory counts</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain/Inventory Planner to support manufacturing and materials operations in Ayer, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining inventory integrity, aligning material availability with production needs, and strengthening coordination across planning, warehouse, and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to inventory analysis, production support, and process improvement in a fast-paced supply chain environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee material availability and inventory flow to ensure production activities remain on schedule and properly supported.</p><p>• Review work order activity, usage transactions, returned materials, and stock variances to maintain reliable inventory records.</p><p>• Investigate differences in bills of materials and recipe structures, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective actions.</p><p>• Partner with planning and supply chain stakeholders to align production timelines with purchasing and material requirements.</p><p>• Maintain high inventory accuracy by resolving shortages, improving stock visibility, and supporting daily warehouse operations.</p><p>• Analyze production output and operational challenges, then work with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce disruptions.</p><p>• Use Excel and Fishbowl to monitor inventory data, generate reports, and support decision-making related to materials management.</p>
We are looking for a Purchase & Sales Specialist to join a growing team in North Canton, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent role. This role supports daily purchasing operations while helping maintain strong supplier relationships and steady material availability for the business. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing quote analysis, order management, and coordination with internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with the Purchasing Director to identify and obtain materials, supplies, and equipment needed to support business operations.<br>• Gather and review supplier quotations, assess pricing and service options, and help determine the most suitable vendor selections.<br>• Prepare and submit purchase orders accurately while following established company guidelines and approval processes.<br>• Monitor open orders, confirm shipment schedules, and follow up on delayed items or backordered products to reduce disruptions.<br>• Keep vendor files, purchasing records, and supporting documentation current, organized, and easy to reference.<br>• Coordinate with inventory and production personnel to help maintain appropriate stock levels and support operational continuity.<br>• Contribute to cost reduction efforts by tracking supplier performance and identifying opportunities for better purchasing value.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support daily purchasing and sales coordination activities for a wholesale distribution operation. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with orders, vendor communication, and accurate data management in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep transactions organized, maintain timely processing of purchase and sales information, and contribute to smooth coordination across internal teams. Success in this position requires strong administrative skills, sound judgment, and comfort working within structured systems such as SAP.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the entry, review, and tracking of purchase and sales orders to ensure records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to support timely order processing and issue resolution.</p><p>• Maintain purchasing documentation, verify transaction details, and follow established procedures for order accuracy.</p><p>• Support day-to-day purchasing activities by preparing order information, updating statuses, and monitoring follow-through.</p><p>• Use SAP and related systems to enter data, retrieve order details, and maintain organized transaction records.</p><p>• Assist with merchant services and other administrative tasks connected to purchasing and sales operations.</p><p>• Review submitted information for completeness and correct discrepancies to reduce delays in processing.</p><p>• Provide clerical and operational support to the purchasing department and help maintain efficient workflow across functions.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $20 to $22. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support purchasing coordination for a Contract position. This role focuses on organizing quote comparisons, and helping project teams move purchasing decisions forward efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing purchase order activity, maintaining accurate documentation, and working confidently with common business software tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Compare multiple vendor quotes for each need, organize findings clearly, and share recommendations with project managers for review and approval.</p><p>• Create and release purchase orders in the company accounting system after approvals are received.</p><p>• Maintain orderly digital records by filing quotes, purchase orders, and related documents on the company server.</p><p>• Support day-to-day purchasing operations by tracking requests and helping ensure procurement steps are completed accurately.</p><p>• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to clarify order details, pricing, and purchasing requirements.</p><p>• Use spreadsheet, document, and PDF software to prepare, review, and distribute purchasing documentation as needed</p>
We are looking for a Purchase & Sales Specialist to support purchasing card activities for a construction-focused organization in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position centers on assisting internal users with card-related questions, transaction issues, and spending limit adjustments while delivering responsive customer support. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, communicates clearly with stakeholders, and can manage purchasing-related requests in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for purchasing card support, responding to questions from employees and resolving day-to-day card issues.<br>• Assist users with declined transactions by reviewing the situation, identifying next steps, and helping them complete purchases successfully.<br>• Coordinate spending limit changes and other card-related updates in accordance with company procedures and business needs.<br>• Provide customer-facing support to internal stakeholders, ensuring purchasing concerns are handled accurately and professionally.<br>• Help maintain smooth purchasing operations by addressing card usage matters and supporting merchant-related inquiries.<br>• Use Excel and other user-friendly tools to track requests, organize information, and support purchasing activities.<br>• Support card administration tasks associated with banking platform updates when needed, while helping users navigate related changes.<br>• Work closely with purchasing and operational teams to ensure timely handling of purchase-related support requests.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing manufacturer to locate a Manufacturing Contract Specialist with Defense industry exposure (FAR or DFAR) for a full time position with benefits. This is a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week on-site per week.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>4+ years experience in Manufacturing industry including Defense DoD / DoW</li><li>Government bids (FAR / DFAR - regulatory knowledge)</li><li>Job costing or cost accounting experience a plus</li><li>Procurement, Contracts, Pricing, Analysis</li><li>Some cost accounting knowledge a plus</li><li>Knowledge of defense, mid-level experience with defense contractor. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Employer offers generous salary and benefits including:</p><p>Health, Dential, Vision, Paid vacation and holidays, 401k with match, hybrid work schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please apply online with resume.</p><p>Jennifer Thompson</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting - Permanent Placement</p><p><br></p><p>If you are actively working with another Robert Half permanent recruiter, please contact us directly.</p>