Sr. Purchasing & AP Specialist

• Independently evaluate purchasing requests, assess business needs, and recommend purchasing decisions based on financial, operational, and organizational priorities. Evaluate vendor proposals, pricing structures, contract terms, and purchasing alternatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between purchase orders, invoices, and documentation
• Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring all required documentation (e.g., W-9s) is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal controls and approval processes
• Manage vendor relationships, independently evaluate vendor performance, negotiate terms within established authority, and recommend vendor selections or changes.
• Support departments with purchasing requests and ensure adherence to policies and approval processes
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding orders and discrepancies
• Independently evaluate, develop, and recommend purchasing and AP procedures, internal controls, and operational improvements.
• Oversee and support accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, coding, reconciliation, and payment processing.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience in accounts payable, purchasing, procurement, or related financial operations
• Experience with purchasing processes, vendor management, and financial reconciliations
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; NetSuite preferred.