Temporary Portland, Maine
- Location: Portland, Maine
- Type: Temporary
- Job #20657
Job Title: Procurement Buyer (Associate–Mid Level)
Onsite for training; Hybrid (2 days in office) after training
M-F; daytime hours
$30-34/hour
About the Role
Our busy client is growing their procurement team and looking for a motivated Buyer to help support day-to-day purchasing operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with procurement or purchasing experience who wants to continue building their career in a supportive, fast-moving environment.
You’ll work closely with category managers and internal teams to keep purchasing processes running smoothly, support vendor relationships, and help ensure everything stays organized and on track.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Help guide internal teams through the purchasing process (requisitions, purchase orders, invoices)
- Support vendor onboarding and maintain supplier information
- Assist with resolving invoice and payment issues alongside Accounts Payable
- Manage basic supplier relationships and contract tracking
- Run reports and keep procurement data organized
- Support contract renewals and help keep timelines on track
- Pitch in on sourcing projects and vendor comparisons when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Some experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related role (around 2–5 years is ideal)
- Familiarity with purchasing or P2P systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable communicating with different teams and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay flexible as priorities shift
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar
- Experience working with contracts, vendors, or sourcing activities
Why This Role?
- Great opportunity to get back into the workforce or grow your procurement career
- Exposure to a variety of purchasing categories (IT, HR, Marketing, etc.)
- Chance to learn more strategic sourcing and negotiation skills over time
- Collaborative team environment with room to grow