Purchasing Administrator; Onsite: Chicopee, MA

The consultant role is for an experienced Indirect Purchasing Administrator to independently

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders while ensuring compliance with purchasing guidelines, company policies, and strategic objectives.
• Independently manage and process RFPs (Requests for Proposal), RFIs (Requests for Information), and RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to support business needs and project requirements.
• Source new products and services, identify and onboard vendors, and develop innovative procurement strategies.
• Maintain and manage purchasing and contract-related data and documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of purchasing best practices and standard methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor relationships, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor consolidation efforts.
• Hands-on experience managing all phases of the purchasing lifecycle in both manual and automated environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing management principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse personalities and stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting both internal customers and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and contribute within a team environment.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak business cycles as needed.