Purchasing Operator

Job Title: Purchasing Operator

Location: Newton, MA

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $ 26.21-$ 28.78/Hour

Schedule: 40 hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• The Procurement Shopper is responsible for supporting procurement activities by sourcing and purchasing materials primarily for Research & Development (R&D) projects. 
• This role ensures timely placement of purchase orders, monitors order status, communicates with suppliers regarding delivery commitments, and helps maintain continuity of material supply to support business objectives.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Create and process purchase orders for R&D materials, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Work closely with R&D personnel to understand material requirements and purchasing priorities.
• Source products and obtain quotations from approved suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors on purchase order acknowledgments, order status, and shipment schedules.
• Confirm and communicate delivery dates to internal stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and update vendor master data records, including supplier onboarding, documentation collection, and periodic review of vendor information to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company procurement standards.
• Track open purchase orders and proactively resolve delays or supply issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite critical orders when necessary.
• Support invoice reconciliation and resolution of receiving discrepancies when required.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support.

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate's Degree 
• Bachelor's Degree
• Internship or co-op experience in procurement or supply chain
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience supporting engineering or R&D organizations.
• Familiarity with supplier management and purchase order tracking.
• Knowledge of inventory, logistics, or supply chain fundamentals.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

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