Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Auburn, Massachusetts. This role is a Long-term Contract position and focuses on facilitating procurement operations across multiple locations. You will play a key role in managing supplier interactions, ensuring continuity of supply, maintaining quality standards, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. Responsibilities: • Process and oversee purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders and communicating with relevant stakeholders. • Monitor vendor acknowledgments, update purchase order details such as pricing and delivery timelines, and ensure accuracy. • Initiate and manage master data changes related to source lists and information records. • Track inventory levels and place replenishment orders for assigned products and materials. • Follow up with suppliers to ensure service levels and delivery expectations are consistently met. • Collaborate with accounts payable, receiving departments, and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently. • Direct supplier activities and implement process improvements to enhance procurement operations. • Support sourcing initiatives by identifying new suppliers, products, and services that align with business needs. • Partner with internal teams to analyze product specifications, activity volumes, and service requirements to recommend cost-saving opportunities. • Train business users on procurement processes, including requisition creation, supplier enrollment, and vendor data management. Requirements • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Experience in procurement operations, vendor management, and accounts payable. • Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights for process improvements. • Familiarity with compliance requirements and maintaining vendor records. • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. • Knowledge of inventory management and replenishment processes. • Willingness to travel to vendor and company sites as needed. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .