Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing procurement activities to support organizational operations and projects. This role involves sourcing, purchasing, contract administration, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. The specialist will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to procure goods and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including requisition review, purchase order creation, and order tracking.

• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain competitive bids, and negotiate terms to achieve cost-effective agreements.

• Administer contracts and purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and organizational policies.

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, conduct supplier performance evaluations, and address performance issues.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, project teams) to define requirements, lead times, and specifications.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with inventory management to optimize stock and minimize shortages.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company procurement policies.

• Support procurement planning and forecasting to align purchasing with business demand and budgetary constraints.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, prepare reports, and present procurement metrics to leadership.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance supplier performance.

• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessments.

• Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in a corporate or project-driven environment.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contracting principles, and supplier management.

• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with purchase order workflows, RFx processes, and basic contract terms.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier development.

• Familiarity with inventory management and demand planning principles.

• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience working with global or multi-site procurement operations.

Experience Level:

Mid (2+ Years)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Additional Information

• Strong commitment to ethical sourcing and supplier diversity initiatives.

• Role may require occasional travel to supplier sites or company locations.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.