Purchasing Operations Specialist – Contract Talent

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Purchasing operations specialist processing purchase orders, invoices, Pcard transactions, and accruals for Robert Half’s corporate procurement operations. Resolving supplier, accounting, and procurement-system issues remotely from San Ramon.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in reviewing purchase requests, invoices, and transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company controls. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to support procurement processes and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting PrinciplesMicrosoft Office ApplicationsPurchase Order ProcessingProblem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingAccount ReconciliationAccrual CalculationPurchase Card Transaction ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Time-Management SkillsIndependent Work AbilityEffective Written CommunicationVerbal Communication

Industry Keywords

ProcurementAccounts PayableTransaction ProcessingSupplier ManagementBusiness Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze purchase requests for account coding, shipping, item standards, approvals, and transaction details before PO creation
Communicate with requestors to validate information and prepare orders for PO creation
Process orders and transactions that do not require sourcing or bid activities
Assist with downstream system errors and coding questions
Analyze unmatched invoices and resolve issues to facilitate invoice processing
Work with suppliers on credits, account reconciliation, invoicing procedures, delivery issues, and order status
Review non-PO and summary invoices for accuracy and AP processing
Reconcile Purchase Card transaction paperwork, coding, and monthly statements
Monitor cardholder approvals and timely statement submission
Monitor team inbox and respond to customer inquiries
Assist customers with system login, order status, delivery issues, and system use
Maintain procurement-system addresses and reconcile orders with receipts and invoices
Research and close aged or unused orders
Run weekly and monthly reports and maintain reporting files
Support testing activities and respond to auditor questions
Calculate and validate accruals and prepare accrual spreadsheets for journal entries

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Degree in Business or related field preferred
3+ years working in an accounting, finance, or purchasing position required
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong understanding of business and general accounting principles
Thorough understanding of company controls and accounting rules
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan