Procurement Specialist PS3157

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Procurement Specialist will support the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services while ensuring cost efficiency quality compliance and timely delivery. This role will collaborate with suppliers internal stakeholders finance operations and leadership to manage procurement activities and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day procurement activities including sourcing purchasing purchase orders and supplier coordination.

Research and evaluate suppliers based on pricing quality availability capabilities and service levels.

Request and analyze quotes bids proposals and other supplier information to support purchasing decisions.

Negotiate pricing terms delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers.

Prepare review and process purchase orders and procurement documentation.

Monitor orders and supplier performance to ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Maintain accurate procurement records contracts pricing information and supplier documentation.

Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice payment and purchasing discrepancies.

Partner with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements specifications budgets and delivery expectations.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternative suppliers products or purchasing strategies when appropriate.

Support contract administration renewals supplier evaluations and procurement compliance activities.

Track procurement spend and prepare reports related to purchasing activity supplier performance and cost trends.

Ensure procurement activities follow company policies contractual requirements and applicable regulations.

Assist with supplier onboarding due diligence and ongoing vendor relationship management.

Identify potential supply pricing quality or delivery risks and escalate issues when necessary.

Contribute to process improvements that increase procurement efficiency transparency and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Finance Operations or a related field.

3 years of professional experience in procurement purchasing sourcing supply chain or vendor management.

Strong understanding of procurement processes supplier management purchasing practices and contract administration.

Experience reviewing quotes proposals purchase orders contracts and supplier agreements.

Strong negotiation analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and experience with ERP or procurement systems.

Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities deadlines and priorities simultaneously.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and contractual information.

Ability to establish productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Experience with procurement analytics spend analysis or sourcing strategy is a plus.

Professional certifications such as CPSM CIPS CSCP or similar are preferred but not required.

Compensation & Contract Benefits

Annual Contract Rate: $85000 $105000 per year commensurate with experience qualifications and scope of responsibility.

Schedule: Full-time approximately 40 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Contract Duration: Initial contract term with potential for extension or renewal based on business needs and performance.

Flexible Work Options: Potential for remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on organizational requirements.

Professional Development: Opportunities for procurement training professional development and certification support.

Career Growth: Opportunities to take on additional procurement sourcing supplier management and strategic responsibilities.

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with finance operations supply chain legal and business teams while contributing to strategic purchasing initiatives.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.