Procurement Specialist PS8192

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist (PS8192) to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities supporting strategic sourcing initiatives managing supplier relationships and ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently cost-effectively and in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities including requisitions purchase orders and supplier communications.

Identify evaluate and maintain relationships with qualified suppliers and service providers.

Research markets and suppliers to identify competitive pricing quality products and reliable services.

Request review and compare quotations bids proposals and supplier pricing.

Negotiate pricing payment terms delivery schedules and service agreements when appropriate.

Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements specifications budgets and timelines.

Monitor purchase orders and supplier deliveries to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.

Track procurement activities expenditures savings and supplier performance.

Maintain accurate purchasing records contracts vendor information and procurement documentation.

Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice payment and purchase-order discrepancies.

Support supplier onboarding qualification performance reviews and contract renewals.

Identify opportunities to reduce costs improve purchasing processes and increase operational efficiency.

Assist with sourcing projects competitive bidding exercises and contract negotiations.

Monitor supplier risks product availability lead times and potential supply disruptions.

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies contractual requirements and applicable regulations.

Prepare procurement reports spend analyses and management updates as required.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.

Qualifications:

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

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

Strong understanding of purchasing processes supplier management sourcing and contract administration.

Experience working with purchase orders bids quotes contracts invoices and supplier documentation.

Strong negotiation analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Experience with spend analysis strategic sourcing or procurement reporting is preferred.

CPSM CIPS CSCP or similar procurement certification is a plus.

Compensation & Contract Benefits:

Annual Contract Rate: $87000 $113000 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 assignment with potential for extension or renewal based on business needs and performance.

Flexible Work Options: Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be available depending on organizational requirements.

Professional Development: Access to procurement training workshops professional development programs and certification support.

Career Growth: Opportunities to expand responsibilities across strategic sourcing supplier management contract administration and procurement operations.

Collaborative Environment: Work with cross-functional teams including finance operations supply chain legal and business leadership.

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.