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Purchasing and Buyer Assistant
Job Description
Salary:
$20
- 22 per hour + none
Reference:
AB_5060915 Randstad is currently recruiting for a contract-to-hire Purchasing/ Buyer Assistant. Our client specializes in helping public and private sector organizations optimize their purchasing budgets through structured digital bidding models and reverse auction strategies. In this position, you will serve as a project coordinator, vendor strategist, and client advisor. You will guide buyers through complex purchasing initiatives, recruit high-caliber suppliers to ensure market competition, and run live competitive bidding events that generate measurable cost savings. To qualify for this position you must be highly organized, detail oriented, a critical thinker, and self motivated. You must also be proficient in MS Office Suite. Experience in Supply Chain Management and public sector procurement or government contracting is a plus. Apply today! Call Angela Thompson at 502/583-1237 or email angela.thompson@randstadusa.
com for more information salary:
$20
- $22 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM
- 5 PM education: High School Responsibilities Serve as a main point of contact, cultivating long-term partnerships across both buyer networks and supplier bases Manage opportunity pipelines, vendor onboarding data, and project milestones within the enterprise CRM system Proactively identify, recruit, and prep competitive vendors to participate in electronic bidding events Meet with purchasing teams and department heads to analyze requirements, advise on sourcing strategies, and mitigate potential execution risks Oversee the full lifecycle of client bidding events, maintaining project schedules and ensuring strict compliance with procurement requirements Skills Supply Chain (2 years of experience is required) Project Coordination (1 year of experience is preferred) Purchasing/Procurement (2 years of experience is required) Contract Administration Analytical Thinking Analysis•Brand/Market Vendor Relations (2 years of experience is required) Vendor Management Multi-tasking CRM Microsoft Office (2 years of experience is required) Qualifications Years of experience: 2 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies.
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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 Randstad, 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.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, Randstad 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). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance