Associate Purchasing Agent

Randstad US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.9 billion global provider of HR services. As the third largest staffing organization in the United States, Randstad provides temporary, temporary-to-hire and permanent placement services each week to over 100,000 people through its network of more than 900 branches and client-dedicated locations. Employing over 5,300 recruiting experts, the company is a top provider of outsourcing, staffing, consulting and projects and workforce solutions within the areas of Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Healthcare, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Manufacturing & Logistics, Office & Administration, Pharma and Sales & Marketing. Randstad in Williamson County is currently seeking professionals with experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain for a large healthcare corporation in the area. This position will serve as an Associate Purchasing Agent in a teamwork setting. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail in all aspects of daily tasks.  Summary: - Responsibilities: - The Associate Purchasing Agent manages and reviews existing purchase orders - Follow company procurement processes, controls and policies - Ensure to communicate in a timely manner and follow up with all parties as needed including peers and upper management - Manage existing purchase orders and maintain accuracy  - Maintain attention to detail in data entry assignments and system updates - Quality check documents and controls - Entry–level position (A minimum of one year experience required) - Experience in supply chain management and healthcare industry preferred - Comfortable and experienced in working in a team environment - Knowledge of Microsoft Office required - Lawson or other financial software experience preferred  - Ability to multi-task, meet firm deadlines, proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage priorities - Communicate clearly and concisely - Able to work effectively with colleagues and community - Customer service oriented with the ability to develop relationships Additional Information: - Full-time position (40 hours per week) - Must be able available to work in Franklin, Tennessee and/or Antioch, Tennessee.  - Pay range is $12-14 per hour depending on experiencePlease apply directly to this posting with an updated resume.