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Purchasing specialist

PURCHASING SPECIALIST.

college station, texas

Posted 9/3/2026

Closes 10/31/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$50,000 - $65,000 per year

Permanent

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Industry

accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations)

Reference number

S_180084

As Purchasing Specialist, you will be the engine driving our raw material acquisition and inventory flow. You will work closely with our manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to ensure high-quality materials are sourced, ordered, and delivered on time to meet production schedules. Using QuickBooks, you will manage purchase orders, track inventory levels, match receiving records, and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities Purchase Order Management:

Create, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) daily in QuickBooks to ensure accurate pricing, part numbers, and delivery dates.

Material Sourcing & Negotiation:

Evaluate supplier bids, negotiate competitive pricing and payment terms (e.g., Net 30/60), and secure cost savings without compromising quality.

Production Alignment:

Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and supplies to prevent line stoppages and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks.

Vendor Relations:

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; track vendor performance regarding lead times, quality, and delivery reliability.

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Way Matching & Receiving:

Coordinate with warehouse/receiving teams to verify shipments, resolve order discrepancies, and partner with accounting for invoice matching.

Working hours:

7:30 AM - 4:00

PM Skills:

Preferred Skills & Qualificationss Experience with QuickBooks. Familiarity with MRP/ERP software or MRP add-ons integrated with QuickBooks. AP/AR foundational knowledge to help streamline the procure-to-pay workflow. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CPSM) are a plus.

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications QuickBooks Proficiency:

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience using QuickBooks (Desktop Enterprise or Online) specifically for PO creation, inventory tracking, and vendor entry.

Manufacturing Background:

2???4 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing, assembly, or industrial environment.

Inventory & Math Acuity:

Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory control, unit-of-measure conversions, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Negotiation & Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of vendor negotiation.

Problem-Solving Ability:

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset capable of handling supply delays and tight deadlines. Now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Order Management:

Create, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) daily in QuickBooks to ensure accurate pricing, part numbers, and delivery dates.

Material Sourcing & Negotiation:

Evaluate supplier bids, negotiate competitive pricing and payment terms (e.g., Net 30/60), and secure cost savings without compromising quality.

Production Alignment:

Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and supplies to prevent line stoppages and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks.

Vendor Relations:

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; track vendor performance regarding lead times, quality, and delivery reliability. 3-

Way Matching & Receiving:

Coordinate with warehouse/receiving teams to verify shipments, resolve order discrepancies, and partner with accounting for invoice matching. experience 4-7 years skills Preferred Skills & QualificationssExperience with QuickBooks.

Familiarity with MRP/ERP software or MRP add-ons integrated with QuickBooks. AP/AR foundational knowledge to help streamline the procure-to-pay workflow.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CPSM) are a plus. qualifications

Required Skills & QualificationsQuickBooks Proficiency:

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience using QuickBooks (Desktop Enterprise or Online) specifically for PO creation, inventory tracking, and vendor entry.

Manufacturing Background:

2???4 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing, assembly, or industrial environment.

Inventory & Math Acuity:

Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory control, unit-of-measure conversions, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Negotiation & Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of vendor negotiation.

Problem-Solving Ability:

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset capable of handling supply delays and tight deadlines. education High School share this job.

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