Date Posted: 07/16/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504288
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist R&D Procurement
Job Location: Newton, MA, USA, 02466
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: ERP, Procurement, Purchasing, SAP, Supply Chain
Experience Desired: Experience supporting engineering or R&D organizations (2-4 yrs); Familiarity with supplier management and purchase order tracking (2-4 yrs); Knowledge of inventory, logistics, or supply chain fundamentals (2-4 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• Associate's degree
Preferred Education:
• Bachelor's degree
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Position Summary:
The Procurement Shopper is responsible for supporting procurement activities by sourcing and purchasing materials primarily for Research & Development (R&D) projects. This role ensures timely placement of purchase orders, monitors order status, communicates with suppliers regarding delivery commitments, and helps maintain continuity of material supply to support business objectives.
Experience:
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support
• Internship or co-op experience in procurement or supply chain is a plus
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) is a plus
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting engineering or R&D organizations
• Familiarity with supplier management and purchase order tracking
• Knowledge of inventory, logistics, or supply chain fundamentals
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and process purchase orders for R&D materials, equipment, supplies, and services
• Work closely with R&D personnel to understand material requirements and purchasing priorities
• Source products and obtain quotations from approved suppliers
• Follow up with vendors on purchase order acknowledgements, order status, and shipment schedules
• Confirm and communicate delivery dates to internal stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and update vendor master data records, including supplier onboarding, documentation collection, and periodic review of vendor information to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company procurement standards
• Track open purchase orders and proactively resolve delays or supply issues
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite critical orders when necessary
• Support invoice reconciliation and resolution of receiving discrepancies when required - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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