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Robert Half
Menands, NY (In Person)
$53,040 Salary, Full-Time
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Buyer/Purchaser Robert Half - 3.9 Menands, NY Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $24 - $27 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Position Overview Our client is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations for multiple departments within a large healthcare organization. This role is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment, managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, resolving order issues, and providing excellent customer service to internal departments and vendors. Key Responsibilities Create and process purchase orders accurately and on time. Manage urgent and priority purchasing requests. Confirm orders, track shipments, and monitor delivery status. Follow up on open orders and work with receiving teams to ensure orders are completed. Resolve issues related to backorders, shortages, discontinued products, and shipping delays. Communicate with departments to identify alternative products or solutions when needed. Build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal departments. Respond to questions and provide support regarding purchasing processes. Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, receiving errors, and credit requests. Ensure purchases follow company policies, approved vendor agreements, and contract requirements. Qualifications Previous purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or related experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience working with ERP systems or purchasing software is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .