Procurement Specialist-$33/hr - 413

A procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function.
• They work within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization.
• Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
• Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions
• Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
• Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels
• Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment
• Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them
• Inventories items in order to determine which ones need to be purchased
• Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database
• Interfaces with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process.
• Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier.
• Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
• Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
• Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports non-conformance activity.
• Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies.