Temporary Purchasing Agent

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Temporary Purchasing Agent to provide short-term support to their purchasing team. This assignment is expected to last several months and will focus on assisting Buyers with the resolution and cleanup of past-due unreceived invoices while helping maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have previous purchasing experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Temporary Purchasing Agent will collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and purchasing personnel to investigate discrepancies, reconcile records, and ensure purchasing transactions are completed accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers with researching and resolving past-due unreceived invoices
• Review purchasing records and identify discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain necessary documentation and information
• Update purchasing records and ensure data accuracy within purchasing systems
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and assist with follow-up activities
• Support purchasing and procurement processes as needed
• Maintain detailed records and documentation related to purchasing activities
• Generate reports and assist with data analysis when required
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and policies
• Perform additional administrative and purchasing-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, procurement, or buyer support experience required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to analyze information and resolve discrepancies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience working with purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems preferred
• Experience with Oracle and EAM purchasing systems is highly beneficial
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members