Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist (Contract)

Vancouver, WA (On-Site)

$22.00-$25.00/hour

Full-Time | 5-Month Contract

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Purchasing Specialist for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or administrative operations who is looking to expand their career in procurement.

The Purchasing Specialist will provide day-to-day support to the purchasing team, ensuring purchase orders, supplier communications, inventory needs, and procurement activities are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders

• Track open orders and coordinate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and order status

• Support inventory replenishment and purchasing activities

• Assist with supplier onboarding and vendor record maintenance

• Research and resolve invoice, pricing, and purchasing discrepancies

• Support procure-to-pay processes in partnership with Accounting and Receiving teams

• Maintain purchasing documentation, records, and reporting

• Generate and update spreadsheets, reports, and procurement data

• Coordinate communication between suppliers, purchasing, receiving, and internal stakeholders

• Provide administrative and operational support to multiple Buyers and purchasing team members

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, accounts payable support, or administrative operations

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications

• Experience using ERP, purchasing, inventory, or business systems

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, food production, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems

• Experience supporting purchase orders, vendor management, inventory tracking, or supplier coordination

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people

• Process-driven and dependable

• Comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously

• Interested in growing a career in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations

Schedule

• Full-time

• Monday-Friday

• On-site in Vancouver, WA

• Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting a busy purchasing department

• Exposure to procurement, inventory, supplier management, and ERP systems

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced purchasing professionals

• Valuable experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kevin Bui

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.