Associate Buyer – Lab & Cleaning Supplies (12-Month)

Talentify; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Walkersville, MD is seeking an Associate Buyer for a 12-month assignment on W2. The role focuses on purchasing cleaning chemicals and janitorial supplies from an existing catalog, with no anticipated supplier negotiations.

You will monitor supplier performance, create and maintain POs in ERP, resolve order issues, assist with onboarding, and generate procurement reports to keep supply operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• This position is for an Associate Buyer focusing on catalog purchases.
• No anticipated supplier negotiations.
• Will monitor supplier performance and provide regular reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve Vendor Returns
• Review and process purchase requisitions for senior buyer
• Create and maintain purchase orders in ERP
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries
• Serve as primary contact for routine supplier inquiries
• Assist with supplier onboarding and documentation
• Generate procurement reports on open orders, status, and shortages
• Investigate discrepancies with POs, receipts, and invoices
• Coordinate with planning, warehouse, and accounts payable to resolve issues
• Support excess and obsolete inventory initiatives
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies
• Manage routine purchases and low-value transactions
• Coordinate supplier meetings and action items
• Maintain supplier master data and procurement records in ERP
• Serve as backup for buyers during absences
• Support cross-functional supplier onboarding workflows

Job description

Talentify in Walkersville, MD is seeking an Associate Buyer for a 12-month assignment on W2. The role focuses on purchasing cleaning chemicals and janitorial supplies from an existing catalog, with no anticipated supplier negotiations.

You will monitor supplier performance, create and maintain POs in ERP, resolve order issues, assist with onboarding, and generate procurement reports to keep supply operations running smoothly.