Purchasing Specialist

Kelly; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 77,366,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Holiday pay plans

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a dependable Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing activities in Maple Grove, MN. This is an entry-level, on-site contract role focused on creating and tracking purchase orders, following up with vendors, and confirming delivery dates.

SAP experience is required and 1–2 years in purchasing is preferred. Responsibilities include entering POs in SAP, tracking orders, emailing vendors for confirmations, expediting orders when needed, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of purchasing or purchasing coordination experience.
• SAP experience required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors by email and phone.
• Degree is flexible; equivalent experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter purchase orders in SAP.
• Track open purchase orders and monitor order status.
• Follow up with vendors by email to obtain order confirmations and delivery updates.
• Confirm delivery dates and communicate changes to internal teams.
• Expedite purchase orders when needed.
• Keep purchasing information and order records accurate and up to date.
• Support the purchasing team with general coordination and follow-up.

Skills

SAP experience

Vendor communication

Organization

Education

Degree is flexible

Tools

SAP

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator

SAP required

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Pay: $26–$27 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Work arrangement: 100% onsite

Job type: Contract through the end of January, with potential for extension

Interview process: One-round Microsoft Teams interview with Andrea

About The Role

We’re seeking a dependable Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing activities. This is an entry-level operational purchasing role focused on entering and tracking purchase orders, following up with vendors, and confirming delivery dates. It does not involve negotiating pricing.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of purchasing experience, is comfortable communicating with vendors, and has hands-on experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter purchase orders in SAP.
• Track open purchase orders and monitor order status.
• Follow up with vendors by email to obtain order confirmations and delivery updates.
• Confirm delivery dates and communicate changes to internal teams.
• Expedite purchase orders when needed.
• Keep purchasing information and order records accurate and up to date.
• Support the purchasing team with general coordination and follow-up.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of purchasing or purchasing coordination experience.
• SAP experience required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors by email and phone.
• Able to manage routine tasks and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Degree is flexible; equivalent experience is welcome.

Interviews are expected to begin as soon as this week.

Alternative Relevant Job Titles

• Purchasing Coordinator
• Procurement Coordinator
• Purchasing Specialist
• Procurement Specialist
• Purchasing Administrator
• Procurement Administrator
• Purchasing Assistant
• Procurement Assistant
• Purchasing Associate
• Procurement Associate
• Junior Buyer
• Assistant Buyer
• Buyer Assistant
• Purchasing Agent
• Procurement Agent

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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