Purchase & Sales Specialist
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Job overview
The Purchase & Sales Specialist supports purchasing coordination by organizing vendor quote comparisons and helping project teams move purchasing decisions forward. The role includes purchase order activity, accurate documentation, request tracking, and communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate is comfortable with common business software tools and can manage purchasing documents carefully and consistently.
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Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support purchasing coordination for a Contract position. This role focuses on organizing quote comparisons, and helping project teams move purchasing decisions forward efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing purchase order activity, maintaining accurate documentation, and working confidently with common business software tools.
Responsibilities:
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Compare multiple vendor quotes for each need, organize findings clearly, and share recommendations with project managers for review and approval.
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Create and release purchase orders in the company accounting system after approvals are received.
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Maintain orderly digital records by filing quotes, purchase orders, and related documents on the company server.
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Support day-to-day purchasing operations by tracking requests and helping ensure procurement steps are completed accurately.
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Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to clarify order details, pricing, and purchasing requirements.
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Use spreadsheet, document, and PDF software to prepare, review, and distribute purchasing documentation as needed
Requirements
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Ability to review pricing details carefully and organize information for internal approval.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe applications.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage documents accurately and consistently.
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Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal project teams.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,114 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Connecticut median$94–125K/yr57 salary ranges
- US median$25–34/hr369 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 72 open Procurement jobs in Connecticut and 5,114 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- Lockheed Martin9 open
- Eversource Energy6 open
- Accenture4 open
- Experience
- Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,100 postings).
- Education
- 2,038 of the 5,114 open Procurement jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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