<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join a team in Wilmington, Delaware. This long-term contract position involves managing the complete procurement lifecycle, ensuring adherence to local policies, regulations, and best practices. The ideal candidate will excel in contract administration, purchasing processes, and asset management while effectively collaborating across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation, review, and distribution of contract specifications to ensure compliance with city regulations.</p><p>• Administer the bidding process, including coordinating bid openings and maintaining detailed records.</p><p>• Process purchase requests into purchase orders while verifying accuracy and compliance with policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments to ensure procurement requests are well-documented and represent best value.</p><p>• Manage the disposal of End-of-life city assets by publishing listings and coordinating surplus procedures.</p><p>• Ensure all purchases align with city regulations and provide optimal value.</p><p>• Maintain accurate documentation and records for all procurement activities.</p><p>• Support cross-departmental collaboration to address procurement needs efficiently.</p><p>• Utilize standard office software and procurement systems to streamline processes.</p><p>• Develop solutions to improve procurement workflows and ensure policy compliance.</p>
<p>Client within the construction industry seeks a Purchasing Specialist to join our team. In this Purchasing Specialist role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and supplies needed for various projects. This position requires a proactive approach to vendor management, cost control, and inventory coordination to meet project deadlines effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Evaluate vendor proposals to secure competitive pricing, maintain quality standards, and ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while fostering strong vendor relationships.</li><li>Generate purchase orders and oversee order tracking to guarantee accurate and timely delivery to job sites.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, warehouse personnel, and field teams to anticipate material needs and avoid delays.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and support warehouse operations to prevent shortages and excess stock.</li><li>Maintain precise purchasing records and documentation within company systems.</li><li>Identify alternative suppliers and cost-effective material options to support budget goals.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a growing food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Purchasing Specialist</strong> to join their team; This role is fully on-site, Monday-Friday, in the Ewing NJ area. This is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning the full procurement lifecycle—from vendor management to cost analysis and inventory planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for managing all procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials while maintaining high quality and food safety standards. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution and requires strong relationship management, analytical thinking, and operational oversight.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary is 85,000 - 115,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and PTO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders based on production needs and forecasts</li><li>Track market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain developments to inform purchasing decisions</li><li>Analyze costs, manage budgets, and provide reporting to support financial planning</li><li>Resolve issues related to shipments, delays, or product discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized documentation, including requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor records</li><li>Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance within ERP systems and spreadsheets</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, production, and quality teams to align purchasing with business needs</li><li>Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure all materials meet food safety and company standards</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing</li><li>Source and vet new vendors while monitoring performance of existing suppliers</li><li>Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements</li></ul>
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join a manufacturing-focused team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays a key role in maintaining material availability, supporting production continuity, and helping balance inventory performance with business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience working in ERP-driven purchasing environments, along with the ability to analyze planning signals, coordinate with suppliers, and keep critical data accurate.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Use ERP planning outputs to review material demand, evaluate supply needs, and take timely purchasing actions that support production requirements.<br>• Interpret exception reports and system recommendations, then adjust purchase plans, order quantities, and timing based on current demand and supply conditions.<br>• Maintain accurate item and supplier records, including lead times, replenishment settings, and other master data that influence planning performance.<br>• Work closely with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments, address shortages, and improve reliability for inbound materials.<br>• Investigate the causes of stock imbalances such as shortages or excess inventory and recommend corrective actions to improve material flow.<br>• Support purchasing activities by issuing and managing purchase orders, monitoring open orders, and aligning deliveries with operational priorities.<br>• Review bill of materials details and related planning inputs to understand how system data affects purchasing and inventory outcomes.<br>• Partner with internal teams to balance material availability, inventory turns, cost considerations, and production schedules in a manufacturing environment.