Purchasing Specialist

Job Description : As a Purchasing / Account Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our procurement and accounting operations.

You will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, purchasing goods and services, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions.

This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Key Responsibilities :

• Source and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms for goods and services.
• Process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and budgetary constraints.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare and review invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Monitor vendor invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Maintain updated vendor files and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or accounting roles.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity.

You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ( we, our, or Vaco ) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.