Buyer - Purchasing

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Temporary covering an FMLA for 4–8 weeks. 100% onsite location in Boise, Idaho.

Pay: $30–$35 per hour.

Kelly Services is partnering with a world‑class provider of vertically integrated solutions to the semiconductor market, seeking a Buyer to provide FMLA coverage for approximately four months. This 100% onsite role supports a fast‑paced, high‑performing procurement team.

The Buyer will support purchasing activities for low‑to‑intermediate dollar goods and services, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate procurement and order fulfillment.

• Purchase low‑to‑intermediate dollar goods and services requiring strong internal and external communication.
• Source items typically purchased from approved or known suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders, including placement, tracking, expediting, changes, amendments, and closure.
• Coordinate sourcing and ordering activities with internal requestors and departments.
• Work with suppliers, finance, shipping/receiving, stores, and corporate teams to resolve procurement issues.
• Manage small blanket supply contracts for materials and services as needed.
• Maintain planning, forecasting, ordering, expediting, and follow‑up tools for assigned commodities.
• Balance relationship‑based responsibilities with high‑volume transactional work.
• Support internal customers by defining requirements, researching alternate sources, and assessing supplier financial health.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with suppliers.
• Act in the best interest of the department and company when making procurement decisions.

• 1–3 years of experience in Purchasing or a related field.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and other spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with purchasing concepts, supply chain management, and industry best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take clear, detailed notes and summarize meetings, agreements, and action items.
• Experience scheduling and leading meetings or conference calls with internal teams and suppliers.
• Professional demeanor with strong follow‑through and customer feedback practices.
• Comfortable working in a changing, fast‑paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports its employees through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Eligible employees have access to voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, legal plan, short‑term disability. Employees also have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans, transit spending account, and paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.  

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Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Administrative

Industries:
Staffing and Recruiting