Temporary Purchasing Specialist

CME Corp; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CME Corp. is seeking a Temporary Purchasing Specialist in Warwick, RI to support the purchasing team. You will process a high volume of purchase orders, record confirmations and ship dates, and be the liaison between vendors and internal Sales and Customer Service teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing, strong data entry and communication skills, and familiarity with Salesforce. This temporary role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is based on-site in Warwick.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• Strong grammar, verbal, written, and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of Salesforce software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process and record a high volume of emailed order confirmations, estimated ship dates and tracking of purchase orders.
• Answer inbound calls from vendors and suppliers.
• Research and resolve issues with open purchase orders.
• Follow up with vendors to supply payment, obtain status, request invoices, and confirm deliveries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Communicate status of purchase orders to internal sales teams.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor relationship management

Data entry

Communication

Salesforce

Education

High school diploma

Associates' preferred

Tools

Salesforce

A+

Job description

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Temporary Purchasing Specialist

Temporary Warwick, RI, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

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.

Location:Warwick, RI
Reports to:Purchasing Manager

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

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
• Knowledgeable in A+ and Salesforce software a plus

Who you are:

• 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