Associate Purchasing Agent

Company Description

• Randstad US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.9 billion global provider of HR services.
• As the third largest staffing organization in the United States, Randstad provides temporary, temporary-to-hire and permanent placement services each week to over 100,000 people through its network of more than 900 branches and client-dedicated locations.

Employing over 5,300 recruiting experts, the company is a top provider of outsourcing, staffing, consulting and projects and workforce solutions within the areas of Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Healthcare, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Manufacturing & Logistics, Office & Administration, Pharma and Sales & Marketing.

Job Description

• Randstad in Williamson County is currently seeking professionals with experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain for a large healthcare corporation in the area.
• This position will serve as an Associate Purchasing Agent in a teamwork setting.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail in all aspects of daily tasks.

Summary:

• Responsibilities
• The Associate Purchasing Agent manages and reviews existing purchase orders
• Follow company procurement processes, controls and policies
• Ensure to communicate in a timely manner and follow up with all parties as needed including peers and upper management
• Manage existing purchase orders and maintain accuracy
• Maintain attention to detail in data entry assignments and system updates
• Quality check documents and controls

Qualifications

• Entry–level position (A minimum of one year experience required)
• Experience in supply chain management and healthcare industry preferred
• Comfortable and experienced in working in a team environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Lawson or other financial software experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task, meet firm deadlines, proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage priorities
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to work effectively with colleagues and community
• Customer service oriented with the ability to develop relationships

Additional Information:

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Must be able available to work in Franklin, Tennessee and/or Antioch, Tennessee.
• Pay range is $12-14 per hour depending on experience

Please apply directly to this posting with an updated resume.