Procurement PO Specialist

Barriere Construction Co. LLC; La Place (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a PO Administrator to create, manage and maintain accurate purchase orders supporting daily operations. You will work with vendors, operations, and accounts payable to ensure smooth procurement and financial accuracy.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in purchasing or accounts payable; proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office is preferred; strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, or administrative support.
• Experience with purchasing systems or ERP platforms (Foundry, Proactis) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of PO workflows, vendor communication, and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on requisitions, contracts, and requirements.
• Verify pricing, quantities, vendor details, delivery requirements, and documentation.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and PO confirmations.
• Review POs against invoices and receiving docs to ensure accurate billing.
• Enter receipts into the purchasing system promptly with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, accounts payable, and management to resolve PO discrepancies.
• Ensure purchasing documentation complies with policies, approvals, and audit standards.
• Generate purchasing reports, PO summaries, and related information for management.

Skills

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate/bachelor in business/supply chain

Tools

Foundry

Proactis

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a PO Administrator to create, manage and maintain accurate purchase orders supporting daily operations. You will work with vendors, operations, and accounts payable to ensure smooth procurement and financial accuracy.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in purchasing or accounts payable; proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office is preferred; strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.