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Purchasing Specialist Location:

Petoskey, MI Salary:

$45,000-$55,000 +

Full Benefits Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Simple IRA, Holidays, PTO Job Type:

Full-Time Typical hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Start Date:

ASAP Sponsorship is not available Purchasing Specialist Description Our client, a growing IT managed services provider (MSP) based in Petoskey, MI, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage their end-to-end procurement process — from converting approved sales opportunities into purchase orders to coordinating product delivery and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation. You'll work with both physical hardware and digital licenses, making sure products are ordered, tracked, received, and handed off for implementation in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner. You'll find success in this role if you're empathetic, deadline-conscious, and highly organized — understanding how your work fits into the bigger picture of service delivery, since delays, mistakes, or missed communication can create issues downstream. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, process-driven IT company that offers strong benefits and long-term stability. Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities Convert won sales opportunities into accurate, properly documented sales orders Manage stock checks, instant downloads, renewal licensing, and inventory allocation Create and manage purchase orders in ConnectWise Procurement, following naming conventions and validating vendor info Submit orders to vendors, track order status, and confirm costs match invoices Receive shipments, verify serial numbers and invoice accuracy, and maintain documentation Communicate backorder status to service, sales, and project management teams Coordinate with Dispatch and Project Managers on timely, complete hardware delivery Post procurement transactions into QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy before closing Handle client invoicing - daily and monthly Process deposits, resolve billing inquiries, and follow up on AR aging to keep accounts current Purchasing Specialist Qualifications 2+ years of experience in purchasing, bookkeeping, or administrative support required Professional services industry experience required Must be hyper-organized and detail oriented Enter 14 as your answer to the fourth application question Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel required About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters - we align our interests with the long-term success of every placement. Need recruiting help? www.twonice.com

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your favorite number? What purchasing, ERP, accounting, or business management systems have you used (e.g., ConnectWise, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)? Are you comfortable working onsite in Petoskey, MI Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM? Where are you located? If you are not local, are you willing to relocate to Petoskey, MI within the next 1-2 months? This position offers a base salary of $45,000-$55,000 plus full benefits. Does this align with your compensation expectations?

Experience:

purchasing, bookkeeping, or administrative : 2 years (Required) professional services industry : 2 years (Required) invoicing, accounts receivable, or billing : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person