Purchase Order Specialist

Purchase Order Specialist (Onsite) 
Temp to Hire starting at $19 - $23/hr DOE

 

We’re hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Purchase Order Specialist to manage purchase orders from start to finish and help ensure purchasing is accurate, timely, and compliant with internal procedures. This role works closely with vendors and internal teams (Accounting, Receiving, Inventory, and other departments) to coordinate orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders
• Review purchase requests for accuracy (pricing, quantities, item details, approvals)
• Track open POs and follow up on delays/backorders with vendors
• Match and verify POs, deliveries, and invoices
• Identify and resolve pricing/quantity/receiving/invoice discrepancies
• Maintain organized purchasing records and documentation
• Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support additional purchasing and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate preferred)
• Prior purchasing/procurement/purchase order experience preferred
• Experience with vendors, invoices, inventory, or accounting is a plus
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. You should be comfortable managing multiple purchase orders and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and communicating effectively with both vendors and internal departments.  If you enjoy staying organized, solving problems, and keeping purchasing operations running smoothly, we'd love to have you join the team!

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