Purchasing Specialist - Warwick, RI

Westaff; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westaff in Warwick, RI is seeking a motivated Purchasing Specialist to join their growing team. In this on-site role, you'll manage the purchasing process, coordinate with vendors, and help ensure products arrive on time.

If you excel at organizing, building relationships, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive $20/hour pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor purchase orders from start to finish.
• Track shipments, delivery schedules, and order updates.
• Communicate with vendors regarding status, invoices, payments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve purchasing issues quickly and professionally.
• Serve as primary vendor contact; collaborate with Sales and Customer Service.
• Maintain purchasing records and vendor tracking.
• Build and strengthen vendor relationships that support business success.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

MS Office

Healthcare Purchasing Experience

Job description

Purchasing Specialist

Warwick, RI
$20.00/Hour
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
On-Site Position

Ready to Make an Impact?

Westaff is partnering with a growing company in Warwick, RI that is looking for a motivated Purchasing Specialist to join their team! If you enjoy keeping things organized, building strong relationships, solving problems, and making sure products arrive on time, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this fast-paced role, you'll be at the center of the purchasing process, working closely with vendors, customer service teams, and sales departments to keep operations running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Process and monitor purchase orders from start to finish
• Track shipments, delivery schedules, and order updates
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, invoices, and payments
• Troubleshoot and resolve purchasing issues quickly and professionally
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to provide timely updates
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and tracking information
• Build and strengthen vendor relationships that support business success

What We're Looking For:

• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a busy environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Healthcare purchasing experience is a plus

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Competitive pay at $20/hour
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand your purchasing and procurement experience
• Immediate opening with potential for long-term growth

If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting operations, solving challenges, and making a difference every day, we want to hear from you!