Description

We are offering a role located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The position is a Purchasing Assistant, requiring an individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills. The role involves assisting with purchasing and procurement activities and requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. This is a contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with purchasing goods and services, ensuring efficiency in procurement activities

• Actively participate in the drafting of letters and other written communications

• Track and manage key information using Microsoft Excel

• Maintain an organized filing system for easy access to documents and information

• Call for pricing information as part of purchasing and procurement functions

• Utilize excellent communication skills to liaise with relevant parties

• Assist in the purchasing department, contributing to procurement actions and activities

• Handle purchasing materials and execute purchasing functions as required

• Act as a buyer when necessary, ensuring all procurement activities align with the organization's needs and budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing

• Proficiency in managing purchasing activities and functions, including procurement of materials

• Experience in executing procurement actions and activities

• Ability to draft official letters and maintain filing systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis

• Experience in pricing strategies and negotiations

• Previous role as a buyer or similar procurement role preferred

• Strong understanding of procurement policies and procedures

• Experience in a purchasing department, handling purchasing procurement tasks

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in tasks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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