Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Drive Smart Purchasing - PeopleShare is now hiring a Buyer in Glen Allen, VA!

Buyer Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM
• Pay Rate: $24-$27/hour
• Contract Only Opportunity

Buyer Responsibilities:

• Process daily purchase orders from sales orders and ensure timely and accurate fulfillment
• Perform accurate, high-volume data entry while maintaining purchasing records and documentation
• Review, approve, and manage invoices while maintaining accurate documentation and records
• Communicate regularly with third-party vendors to manage orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure on-time delivery
• Track vendor performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and update purchasing data including pricing, lead times, and vendor information in Microsoft D365
• Utilize Microsoft Excel daily for data entry, spreadsheet management, reporting, order tracking, and data analysis
• Generate and maintain Excel reports to support purchasing activities, vendor performance tracking, and purchasing trends
• Support receiving functions for materials, equipment, and services
• Participate in vendor meetings and assist with performance reviews and KPI tracking
• Identify and resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delays, or supply concerns
• Assist with maintaining purchasing processes, standard work documentation, and continuous improvement efforts

Buyer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a data-intensive administrative role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management, reporting, and analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when entering and managing data
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities
• Excellent communication skills for vendor and internal team collaboration
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and improve processes
• Organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across multiple systems

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include warehouse, import/export, inventory, import/export, forklift, buyer, buyer, buyer, buyer, procurement, procurement, procurement, procurement, procurement, supply chain, supply chain, supply chain, supply chain, administrative assistant, accounting specialist, human resources generalist, customer service representative, payroll specialist, receptionist, banker, call center representative, financial advisor.

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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