Part-time Purchasing Specialist

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Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise to a forward-thinking team? Join us as a Purchasing Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in sourcing high‑quality materials, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Make a direct impact on our company’s growth from our dynamic office location, working part-time in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This position is perfect for detail‑oriented professionals with purchasing experience who thrive on efficiency and strategic planning.

• Job Type: Part‑Time
• Location:
  
  Appleton, WI
• Pay Rate: $20+/Hour
• Shift: Part‑time Monday‑Friday

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to procure goods and services
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with vendors
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders as needed
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast demand and plan inventory
• Resolve issues related to supplier performance and quality discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Proficient with procurement software and MS Office Suite
• Detail‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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