Procurement Specialist Job Description

A procurement specialist is the professional responsible for managing a company’s purchasing needs and supply chain.

The procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring the company’s purchases align with its strategic goals.

The procurement specialist also searches for new suppliers and partners who can help the company reduce costs and improve its supply chain.

A procurement specialist plans a purchasing strategy, develops purchasing policies, and coordinates purchasing activity.

The procurement specialist also manages the company’s budget, purchases, and inventory.

The procurement specialist recommends purchases, negotiates prices and terms, and is responsible for handling the purchasing process, including ordering, receiving, warehousing, and shipping

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team! You will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods and services for our company in a cost-effective and efficient manner. If you have experience in this field and are looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Procurement Specialist Duties:

• Assist Management in the sourcing, selection, and negotiating of goods and services
• Track and report on spending and savings
• Post purchase orders
• Prepare and negotiate contracts
• Establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws
• Implement cost saving and cost reduction measures
• Maintain vendor/supplier relationships

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities:

• Research materials, equipment, and supplies, including domestic and international markets, and identify sources of supply, cost, quality, and delivery
• Convert vendor quotes into purchase orders and adhere to purchasing policies, standards, and regulations
• Understand, evaluate, and recommend materials for applicable projects
• Budget and monitor procurement expenditures
• Perform research and recommend outsourcing and offshoring options for high-risk or low-volume projects
• Support the strategic planning process
• Perform any other related duties as required

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, business administration, finance, or related field
• 3+ years’ proven experience in a procurement or purchasing or management role
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent

At Company Name, we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diversity of voices makes us stronger and better able to serve our community. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, , , gender expressions, and ages. We are especially committed to supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.