Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Specialist ensuring cost-effective purchasing through vendor management and cooperation across departments. Responsible for sourcing, contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Proficient in analyzing purchasing trends and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance business effectiveness.

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Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationVendor Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Purchasing Process ManagementContract Preparation and ReviewSourcing and NegotiationRisk AssessmentAction Plan Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-taskingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementCertification in Logistics or Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementVendor SelectionRequest for Proposals (RFPs)Cost ReductionBusiness Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services
Promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding.
Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors.
Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts.
Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed.
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration or certification a plus
2-5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Demonstrated skill in dealing with vendors and external suppliers while maintaining good business relationships throughout negotiations.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to initiate and facilitate communication, reach agreement on deliverables and timelines, mediate through obstacles, and negotiate toward win/win outcomes.
Displayed ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytic and quantitative skills to evaluate and compare bids and make recommendations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Highly organized and detail oriented.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay structure,
Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting,
Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance,
Paid time off and eight (8) paid holidays throughout the calendar year,
Through proven success, motivation, and team work, potential for growth and promotions within the organization.