Purchasing Expeditor

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a Temporary Purchasing Expeditor for a manufacturing client in Mason, Ohio.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in purchasing, supplier coordination, customer service, or supply chain operations? Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to identify a Temporary Purchasing Expeditor who will play a critical role in ensuring material availability and maintaining production schedules through proactive supplier communication and purchase order management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships with vendors while keeping operations moving efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review open, critical, and past-due purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Proactively contact suppliers via phone and email to obtain accurate delivery commitments and shipment updates.
• Track supplier performance and confirm delivery dates to support uninterrupted production schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchase order records, expected receipt dates, and supplier communications within the ERP system.
• Escalate significant delivery delays, non-committal timelines, and supplier concerns to the Purchasing team.
• Partner with Purchasing, Production, Receiving, and other internal departments to communicate updated delivery information.
• Identify potential supply disruptions and help mitigate risks that may impact customer commitments or production continuity.
• Assist with additional purchasing, procurement, and supplier coordination activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, customer service, order management, or supplier relations preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence engaging suppliers by phone.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally follow up and obtain clear commitments from vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, including recognizing when issues require escalation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Work Through Robert Half?

• Competitive compensation
• Weekly pay
• Access to comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to gain experience with a leading manufacturing organization
• Dedicated support from your Robert Half recruiting team

Location: Mason, OH

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, customer service, order management, or supplier coordination.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and persistently to obtain clear supplier commitments and timely updates.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience working in ERP systems such as D365 is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and escalating issues when appropriate.