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Description

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Purchasing & AP Specialist in the manufacturing industry based in Vancouver, Washington. As a Purchasing & AP Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing Manager in procurement activities and the Accounts Payable Lead in maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in daily procurement activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for operations

• Coordinating with operations, vendors, tracking purchase orders and inventory shipments, and assisting in supplier negotiations

• Supporting the accounting department by reconciling purchases, inventory, and maintaining precise financial records

• Reviewing goods and service purchase requests, bid proposals, and contracts to obtain necessary product or service information such as price, availability, delivery, manufacturing, and/or rolling delivery schedules

• Maintaining precise procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance of services, and inventory levels

• Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, internal users, vendors, to determine the source of trouble and taking corrective action, as necessary

• Ensuring purchasing activities comply with company policies, regulations, and budget constraints

• Verifying and processing purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding and matching of purchase orders, reconciliation, and resolution of discrepancies

• Inputting financial data into existing ERP systems and maintaining organized records of transactions, invoices, and purchase orders for financial reporting and audit purposes

• Assisting in the monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory audit and cycle count process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Purchasing role

• Proficiency in ERP required

• Demonstrated expertise in managing Accounts Payable

• Familiarity with buying processes, preferably within the manufacturing sector

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to maintain detail oriented relationships with suppliers and contractors

• Knowledge of construction materials and equipment is a plus

• Must be a team player, with the ability to also work independently when required

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