purchasing assistant.

Job Summary We’re seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Richmond on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is key to ensuring the smooth procurement of materials, equipment, and services that keep our operations running efficiently. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and convert them into Purchase Orders (POs).
  
  
• Issue POs and monitor delivery timelines for timely receipt of goods.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (PMI29).
  
  
• Set up and maintain vendor information in MS Dynamics (DynFo).
  
  
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing inquiries.
  
  
• Maintain accurate purchasing KPIs, including PO creation time, accuracy, and compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Purchasing or a related field.
  
  
• Associate degree in Business Administration (preferred).
  
  
• Experience with ERP systems, MS Dynamics (DynFo) preferred.
  
  
• strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical ability.
  
  

salary: $34 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Job Summary
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services
to support the organization’s operations. This role ensures timely purchase order
processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and supplier agreements.
Key Responsibilities
• Efficiently process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and convert them into Purchase Orders
(POs).
• Issue POs and track delivery timelines to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations (PMI29).
• Create and maintain vendors in DynFo in a timely manner.
• Support invoicing queries by the AP team.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing KPI’s (PO creation time, accuracy, compliance).
Qualifications
• 2-3 years in Purchasing or related field.
• An associate’s degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics -DynFo).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.




Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.