Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a skilled Purchasing Analyst in the Wholesale Distribution industry. Located in Monroe, North Carolina, this role involves managing purchasing activities, maintaining records, and evaluating supply and demand in a dynamic supply chain environment. Responsibilities • Manage purchasing activities and ensure efficient operations • Utilize Microsoft Excel for planning and calculations, and SAP S4/Hana for record keeping • Evaluate supply and demand outlooks for raw materials and finished goods • Make purchasing decisions based on evaluations and supply chain volatility • Maintain accurate records of purchased materials and their suppliers • Monitor intercompany and external manufacturing activities • Oversee quality training and maintenance of records • Handle complex purchasing activities for commodities and raw materials • Coordinate with global supply chain to manage existing suppliers and raw material inventory • Create and manage purchase requisitions as needed. Requirements • Proficiency in buying processes, with a solid understanding of purchasing materials. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Knowledge of global supply chain management to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. • Ability to maintain relationships with existing suppliers to facilitate negotiations and problem-solving. • Experience with raw material inventory management, ensuring availability and minimizing surplus. • Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for efficient process management. • Capability to create purchase orders in line with company policies and budget constraints. • Experience in managing purchase requisitions from various departments, ensuring timely fulfillment. • Understanding of purchased materials management, including quality control, storage, and distribution. • Knowledge of purchasing materials in a wholesale distribution setting, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and quality. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .