Purchasing Specialist

Execute daily purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, purchase order creation, confirmations, and changes across the full P2P lifecycle Manage the complete procure-to-pay workflow from quote through payment Obtain supplier quotations and support competitive bidding Maintain supplier, pricing, and product data within ERP and procurement systems Monitor order status and resolve delays, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and invoice mismatches Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve blocked invoices and payment inquiries Serve as the primary supplier contact for orders, invoicing, and payment status Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and supplier data maintenance Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and internal controls Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to P2P operations Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders on procurement execution Requirements Proven experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or procure-to-pay process management Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P workflows and procurement best practices High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience working with ERP or P2P systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred High level of integrity and commitment to compliance and accuracy Associate degree in Business Administration or Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Procurement & Supply Operations preferred Must work in or be based in Rochester, NY Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing the procure-to-pay process, including purchasing activities, supplier management, and compliance with procurement policies. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for resolving discrepancies and improving procurement operations. Highest-signal resume keywords Procure-To-Pay Process Management ERP Systems Experience Supplier Management Analytical Skills Stakeholder Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Purchasing Procurement Operations P2P Workflow Management Supplier Quotation Analysis Data Maintenance Invoice Resolution Process Improvement Soft Skills Attention To Detail Problem-Solving Communication Time Management Certifications & Qualifications Associate Degree In Business Administration Advanced Certificate In Procurement & Supply Operations Industry Keywords Procurement Best Practices Compliance Audit Requirements Cross-Functional Collaboration Tools & Technologies Microsoft Dynamics 365 #J-18808-Ljbffr