Purchasing Coordinator

Parallel Employment Group is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Coordinator for a client in Buffalo, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment while supporting procurement operations within a dynamic team. **Location:** Buffalo, NY **Pay Rate:** $23 to $27 hour depending on experience **Job Type:** Temporary (through end of 2026) with potential for extension, depending on candidate/skills Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist with day-to-day purchasing activities including placing, tracking, and expediting orders - Communicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials - Maintain and update purchase records, reports, and vendor files - Research to create Purchase Orders - Support inventory and supply chain processes as needed - Enter and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems - Reconcile purchase discrepancies and resolve invoice issues - Purchasing experience - Excel experience ( pivot tables and v lookups) - formula experience - working independently - Experience with ERP - Strong writing skills Parallel Employment Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer #IND456