Description

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist in Wilmington, Delaware! This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry. As a Purchase & Sales Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the procurement process and vendor management, ensuring that all purchasing functions are carried out effectively and in adherence to company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Purchase Order (PO) process, ensuring compliance from requisition creation to dispatch to the supplier.

• Review and validate vendor contracts to ensure accurate specifications are documented and signed off by the appropriate signatories in accordance with the Signing Authorization Policy.

• Utilize the PeopleSoft system for routine purchasing tasks, including PO creation, maintenance, and closure.

• Coordinate the Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) with suppliers, lab staff, and operations.

• Resolve issues with suppliers and Accounts Payable as part of customer care responsibilities.

• Administer procurement guidelines appropriately and ensure adherence to the same.

• Leverage accounting software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for efficient procurement operations.

• Execute purchasing procurement functions and manage buying processes.

• Utilize SAP and Ariba systems for enhanced procurement operations.

• Collaborate with the purchasing department and corporate procurement for seamless operations

If you or anyone you know is immediately available for work and interested in learning more, don't wait and apply online today!

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchase and sales roles

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions

• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Functions and Accounts Payable (AP)

• Experience with Buying Processes and Purchasing Procurement

• Excellent Communication skills

• Understanding of Purchasing Functions and Purchasing Department operations

• Experience with Corporate Procurement

• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba desired

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent negotiation and decision-making abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or relevant field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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