Description A Purchasing Clerk plays a pivotal role in the procurement process by supporting the purchasing team to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. The role involves administrative duties, maintaining records, supplier communications, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. Key Responsibilities: + Order Processing: Create and process purchase orders, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained and the orders comply with budget constraints and organizational policies. + Vendor Liaison: Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate pricing, request quotes, and verify product availability and delivery schedules. + Inventory Coordination: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to identify purchasing needs. + Record Keeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date purchasing records, including purchase orders, supplier contracts, invoices, and correspondence for easy reference and compliance purposes. + Quality Oversight: Coordinate with the receiving department to ensure products meet quality standards and resolve any discrepancies in product deliveries. + Invoice Reconciliation: Match received goods with invoices, resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with the accounts payable team, and ensure timely payment to vendors. + Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, new products, supplier options, and pricing strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities. + Policy Adherence: Ensure all purchasing activities align with corporate standards, including ethical procurement practices and compliance with legal requirements. Qualifications and Skills: + Education: A high school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field is a plus. + Experience: Previous administrative or purchasing experience preferred but not always required for entry-level roles. + Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with purchasing or inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks). + Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential for processing purchase orders and maintaining records. + Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams effectively. + Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple purchasing activities simultaneously. + Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve discrepancies and negotiate effectively with vendors. If you are interested in this role, please feel free tp call 786.801.5830 or email your resume to victoria.marc@roberthalf.co Requirements Fully Onsite 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) .