Find & Apply For Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Appleton, Wisconsin

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join a collaborative team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This is a Long-term Contract position supporting daily purchasing activity, supplier communication, and order accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited for someone who can balance reporting, pricing updates, and cross-functional coordination while maintaining a high level of precision.

Responsibilities:

Review purchasing requests and analyze demand patterns, stock levels, and usage trends to ensure orders align with business needs. Source pricing and availability information from suppliers and prepare quote comparisons to support cost-effective purchasing decisions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, shipments, and purchase orders by working directly with vendors and internal teams. Partner with accounting and shipping personnel to address order issues, improve accuracy, and keep transactions moving efficiently. Prepare and maintain recurring operational reports such as open purchase orders, unacknowledged orders, stock reviews, and cost-related summaries. Update item pricing and maintain accurate purchasing data within Epicor P21 and related systems. Monitor price adjustments and purchasing activity to help support timely replenishment and consistent supply. Contribute to a busy, fast-paced workflow by handling multiple priorities and supporting day-to-day order entry and purchasing tasks. At least 1 year of relevant experience in purchasing, order entry, accounting support, inside sales, logistics, expediting, or a related function. Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills and comfort working with numbers, reports, and transactional information. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, including intermediate Excel skills such as VLOOKUP and spreadsheet analysis. Clear written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of English grammar. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment. Experience working in a distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing setting is helpful. Familiarity with Epicor P21 or similar ERP systems is preferred. Proven ability to learn new systems and processes quickly while working well as part of a team. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .