Jobs in Richburg, SC

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist supports the efficient and cost-effective operation of the IBHS Research Center. This role coordinates purchasing, sourcing, vendor communication, receiving, fixed-asset tracking, shipping, supply inventory, and related administrative activities. Working closely with Research Center employees, Finance, and external vendors, the coordinator helps ensure equipment, materials, supplies, and services are competitively sourced, properly approved, accurately documented, and available when needed.

What you'll bring

• Associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, vendor management, inventory coordination, accounting support, or a related role.
• Experience sourcing goods or services, obtaining competitive quotes, negotiating pricing, and working directly with vendors.
• Experience creating purchase orders, receiving shipments, reconciling documentation, and maintaining detailed purchasing records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Business-fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and experience handling confidential financial, proprietary, or sensitive information.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Bachlor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience with Parmount WorkPlace and Financial Edge or another purchasing, accounting, or enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience supporting fixed-asset tracking, inventory reconciliation, or shipping coordination.

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