Purchasing and Sourcing Associate (79416)

Do you have experience managing purchase orders and working with suppliers in a fast-paced environment? Qualified Staffing is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Associate for our client in Macon, GA. Available Positions: 1 Pay rate: $20/hour Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Key Responsibilities Create and track purchase orders, verifying pricing, quantities, terms, and delivery dates Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, production, shipping, and delivery Research suppliers and products to find reliable, cost-effective sourcing options Request and compare quotes, lead times, payment terms, and minimum order quantities Support supplier pricing discussions with cost and spend analysis Maintain supplier relationships and resolve order or delivery issues Keep supplier, product, pricing, and lead-time records accurate Review inventory, sales, forecasts, and lead times to recommend when and how much to order Coordinate purchasing needs with inventory, sales, operations, accounting, warehouse, and product teams Resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies, including shortages, damages, and freight charges Track supplier performance, costs, delivery, quality, and order accuracy Prepare purchasing, inventory, savings, and supplier performance reports Maintain purchasing records and follow approval procedures Support product launches, supplier changes, and purchasing improvement projects Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong communication, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple orders, deadlines, and priorities Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory data Purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, or inventory planning experience preferred ERP or inventory system experience preferred Demand planning, freight, or import/export knowledge is a plus Why work for Qualified Staffing? We offer a benefits package to our employees, including healthcare, vacation, holiday pay, and 401(k)! Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once. No fee to applicants! #INDWar