Procurement Specialist
Common App
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,000 - $78,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- As a member of the Procurement team, and reporting to the Director of Procurement, this position will be responsible for acquiring goods and services essential for the organization's operations at the best possible value, while ensuring quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
- The Procurement Specialist will manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from identifying needs and sourcing suppliers to contract negotiation, purchase order creation, and post-purchase follow-up.
Requirements
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Demonstrates mastery of E- Procurement platforms for managing requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, and contract compliance.
- Expertise in aggregating, cleansing, and categorizing organizational spending data to identify opportunities for cost savings and consolidation
- Negotiation: Strong ability to analyze procurement data, evaluate supplier proposals, identify trends, and make informed recommendations to support decision-making
- Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Data Analysis: Strong ability to analyze procurement data, evaluate supplier proposals, identify trends, and make informed recommendations to support decision-making
- Critical Thinking: Analyzes problems, identifies patterns, and proposes innovative solutions.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Initiative: Takes ownership of tasks and seeks opportunities to contribute beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in all procurement documentation, contracts, and financial transactions.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M.)
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
Benefits
- Work-Life balance
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
- Choice of PC or MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and ad&d insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
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- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
procurementsourcingsupply chain managementE-Procurement platformscontract negotiationpurchase order creationdata analysiscost savingstrend analysis
Soft skills
communication skillscritical thinkingtime managementinitiativeattention to detail
Certifications
CPSMC.P.M.