Purchase Order Administrator

About the Role

A consumer goods company is seeking a part-time Purchase Order (PO) Specialist to assist with purchase order and vendor management tasks within their Marketing team. This fully remote, temporary position offers a flexible schedule and involvement with multiple departments, ideal for someone detail-focused wanting part-time remote work with a reputable brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage coordination of PO requests, approvals, tracking of purchase goods, invoice resolution, and closure activities.
• Maintain detailed budget tracking covering PO obligations, invoices, goods receipts, and balance monitoring.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, managing Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statements of Work (SOW), securing proof of performance, and required compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve PO, payment, and documentation inquiries.
• Communicate status updates clearly to stakeholders and escalate potential risks when necessary.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and diligence in facilitating PO and invoice workflows.
• Experience handling vendor documentation, including MSA and SOW coordination and proof of performance validation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with SAP or equivalent PO/vendor management systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to independently manage relationships across diverse functional groups.
• Preference for candidates located in Eastern or Central Time zones.

Additional Information

• Pay rate up to $28 per hour.
• 30 hours per week with a flexible, part-time schedule during standard business hours.
• Opportunity to gain cross-departmental exposure including Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and Accounts Payable.
• This is a contract role with remote work arrangements.