Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Business Operations and Management

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Contract/Temporary

Adecco is assisting one of their top clients in their search for a Purchasing Agent role in Newport News, VA.

This Purchasing Agent role is paying $23.11/hr. and is hybrid.
Must haves:
1-2 years purchasing agent background
1-2 years of Intermediate Excel

Core responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Timely review and execution of purchase orders and other operational processes
· Ensuring accurate PO placement
· Reviewing purchase order acknowledgements and confirming PO’s credentials
· Aid in resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payment to vendors
· Ability to recognize issues/problems and raise up those concerns as needed

Key Qualifications
· Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills
· Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
· Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
· Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Ability to work independently and as a team

The pay rate for this Purchasing Agent role is $23.11/hr. As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. In order to be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in this Purchasing Agent role APPLY NOW for instant consideration!


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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