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Purchasing Specialist

Recruit Staff Hire, LLC
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026

Are you newly college degreed and wanting to get your foot in the door to get a career started?

We are searching for a Purchasing Specialist to work with a client located in Metairie, La.

Temp to hire.

Pay for this position will be $22 per hour plus benefits. M-F/7:30am-4pm.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Receipt and processing of requests for goods and services.
  • Sourcing needed goods and services on a competitive bid basis, or acceptable alternate authorization procedures.
  • Maintenance of a knowledge base, and database, of suppliers of goods and services .
  • Analysis and presentation of offers received in order to facilitate best value purchasing decisions.
  • Placement of orders within prescribed authorization limits, or as directed by management.
  • Analysis of, selection of, and coordination of, best delivery methods.
  • Tracking and expediting of deliveries from time of order through delivery.
  • Verification of deliveries
  • Review of vendor invoices for compliance with pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery of goods. Approval of invoices as appropriate.
  • Input and maintenance of all logs, records, reports, contract files, etc. necessary to properly and effectively document the procurement and logistical activities of the company.

Bachelors Degree required

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Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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