Purchase & Sales Specialist

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Billerica, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Purchase & Sales Specialist. The Purchase & Sales Specialist will support day‑to‑day procurement and sales coordination in Billerica, Massachusetts, ensuring accurate purchase orders, timely order processing, and effective vendor communication. The role balances vendor interaction, internal collaboration, and record‑keeping to maintain smooth transaction flow, monitor order progress, and improve departmental efficiency while supporting commercial activities that keep products and services moving.

Key focus areas include Manage purchasing and sales support tasks by coordinating order activity, tracking status updates, and helping ensure timely processing., Prepare, review, and maintain purchase orders with close attention to pricing, quantities, and delivery details., and Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve order issues, confirm availability, and support ongoing business needs..

Important skills include Vendor Communication, Order Accuracy, Internal Collaboration, Efficient Purchasing Operations, Smooth Transaction Flow, and Order Progress Monitoring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vendor CommunicationOrder AccuracyInternal CollaborationEfficient Purchasing OperationsSmooth Transaction FlowOrder Progress MonitoringCommercial Activities SupportOrder Activity CoordinationStatus Updates TrackingTimely ProcessingPurchase Order PreparationPurchase Order ReviewPurchase Order MaintenancePricing AttentionQuantities AttentionDelivery Details AttentionOrder Issues ResolutionAvailability ConfirmationOngoing Business Needs SupportSourcing CoordinationDocument HandlingOutstanding Requests Follow-UpAccurate Purchasing Records MaintenanceSupporting Documentation OrganizationDepartmental ReferenceReportingWorkflow MonitoringDiscrepancies IdentificationDay-to-Day Efficiency ImprovementTransactional AlignmentPurchase Order ProcessingGeneral Purchasing ProceduresMultiple Task ManagementMeeting DeadlinesStrong Communication SkillsOrganized Records MaintenanceRoutine Documentation HandlingAttention to DetailPurchasing Department WorkflowsStandard Operational Practices

Qualifications

Experience Supporting Purchasing, Procurement, or Sales OperationsLegally Authorized to Work in the United StatesExperience With Merchant Services or Related Transactional Support

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support day-to-day procurement and sales coordination activities in Billerica, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who can balance vendor communication, order accuracy, and internal collaboration while helping maintain efficient purchasing operations. The successful candidate will contribute to smooth transaction flow, monitor order progress, and support commercial activities that keep products and services moving effectively.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage purchasing and sales support tasks by coordinating order activity, tracking status updates, and helping ensure timely processing.

  • Prepare, review, and maintain purchase orders with close attention to pricing, quantities, and delivery details.

  • Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve order issues, confirm availability, and support ongoing business needs.

  • Assist with routine procurement activities, including sourcing coordination, document handling, and follow-up on outstanding requests.

  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and organize supporting documentation for departmental reference and reporting.

  • Support the purchasing department by monitoring workflows, identifying discrepancies, and helping improve day-to-day efficiency.

  • Collaborate with merchant services or related business functions to ensure transactions are aligned with operational requirements. Requirements • Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or sales operations in a business environment.

  • Working knowledge of purchase order processing and general purchasing procedures.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

  • Strong communication skills for working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in maintaining organized records and handling routine documentation with attention to detail.

  • Familiarity with purchasing department workflows and standard operational practices.

  • Experience with merchant services or related transactional support is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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