Description We are seeking a Purchasing Agent in the Health Pharm/Biotech industry, located in Lawrenceville, NJ. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing Purchase Orders, handling payment requests, and overseeing invoicing. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Handle the creation of Purchase Orders, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. • Oversee and manage PO invoices and invoice payments, ensuring all payments are accurate and timely. • Make necessary updates to POs, including increasing or decreasing amounts and managing PO lines. • Resolve any discrepancies with POs, payments, and vendor submissions to AP, ensuring all issues are addressed promptly. • Track the confirmation of invoice payments, ensuring all payments are made on time and correctly. • Handle the New Vendor ID process, including processing New Vendor forms (BSR, EFT, W9) and managing the documentation provided to Finance. • Communicate updated new vendor information to the Finance department, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. • Process forms to create payment requests to pay vendors related to Support Funding/Charitable Contributions, Fellowships/Grants, and all payments without an invoice. • Utilize the SAP procurement system for tasks such as tracking and reconciling POs, checking vendor payment confirmations, and managing account numbers. • Adhere to core values, including Passion, Extraordinary, Continuous Evolution, and Sustainability. Requirements • Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems to manage financial transactions. • Demonstrable knowledge of Accounting Functions and their application in a business environment. • Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice processing and payment. • Previous experience with creating and managing Purchase Orders. • Ability to accurately Enter Invoices into the accounting system. • Experience with maintaining Vendor Files to ensure smooth purchasing operations. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .