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Westaff

Purchasing Specialist

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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.

$50,967 / year median in Rhode Island

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Westaff is looking for a Purchasing Specialist in the Warwick RI for Immediate Start!
Location:
Warwick RI Shift:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay Rate:
$20/hour This role is responsible for following up on a high volume of purchase orders. They will record order confirmations and status, follow up on and resolve issues with purchase orders, and act as a liaison between our outside vendors and our internal Sales and Customer Service Teams.
Responsibilities:
Adequately and efficiently process and record a high volume of emailed order confirmations, estimated ship dates and tracking of purchase orders Answer inbound phone calls from vendors and suppliers Research and resolve issues with open purchase orders Follow up with vendors and suppliers on purchase orders to supply payment, obtain status, request invoices, and confirm product deliveries Develop, foster, and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and suppliers Accurately and effectively communicate with internal sales teams regarding status of or issues with purchase orders Perform other miscellaneous tasks and projects assigned by the
Purchasing Manager Requirements:
1-3 years of purchasing experience Previous purchasing experience in healthcare industry a plus Excellent grammar, verbal, written, and data entry skills Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Apply Now for Immediate Consideration! Job Requirements