Purchasing Specialist

Location: East Dorset

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day buying operations for a long-term contract opportunity in East Dorset, Vermont. This position will help maintain efficient procurement workflows by coordinating material purchases, managing supplier-related documentation, and ensuring transactions are processed accurately. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills and a practical understanding of purchasing activities within a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage routine procurement activities by preparing and processing purchase orders for required materials and services.

- Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, confirm specifications, and support timely order fulfillment.

- Review vendor documentation and enter supplier invoices accurately to maintain organized purchasing records.

- Track order status, follow up with suppliers, and address issues related to pricing, delivery timelines, or item availability.

- Maintain purchasing files and system data to support accurate reporting and smooth department operations.

- Assist the purchasing team with general administrative and operational tasks tied to day-to-day buying functions.

- Support updates to procurement processes or systems when needed as part of ongoing departmental operations. Requirements - Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related functions in a fast-paced setting.

- Working knowledge of purchase order processing and material purchasing procedures.

- Ability to enter and verify vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deadlines.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.

- Proficiency with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, or other business software used for procurement activities.

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