Procurement / Purchasing Specialist

LHH has partnered with a food and beverage company in the Grand Rapids, MI area and is looking for a Procurement Specialist/Admin Assistant to join their team! This is a six-month contract role with the possibility to go permanent after the contract duration. This role will be fully onsite, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Responsibilities:

• Enter purchase orders into the ERP system for various categories and locations.

• Validate quantities, resolve price discrepancies, and verify the physical receipt of incoming orders with multiple department requisitioners.
• Ensure timely routing of invoices from departments to Accounts Payable, and packing slips to the designated Procurement Clerk to maintain segregation of duties and meet vendor invoice processing deadlines.
• Engage with company guests and visitors in a respectful and welcoming manner, assisting with any queries.
• Provide back-up support to the Procurement Department clerical staff and other team members as needed, adapting to changing staffing capacity needs.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computer-driven purchasing systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar MRP/ERP

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt to changing workloads and tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to process changes as applicable.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour Search managed by: Claire Banaszak

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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