Purchasing Specialist
Claflin Service Company•Warwick, RI
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated temporary Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing Team. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, Associates’ preferred
- 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)
- Knowledgeable in A+ and Salesforce software a plus
- Positive team player with a strong and consistent work ethic
- Comfortable working in a high paced work environment
- Exercise good judgment to determine appropriate action
- Problem solver, highly organized, and strong attention to detail
- Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving process improvements
Nice To Haves
- Previous purchasing experience in healthcare industry a plus
- Knowledgeable in A+ and Salesforce software a plus
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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- PTO- Vacation, Sick and 11 Paid Holidays
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary Benefits – Critical Illness, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident, Life, Whole Life, and Pet insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
