Procurement Specialist I

Title: Procurement Specialist I Location: US-FL-Crawfordville Requisition ID: 2026-36126 Position Type: Full Time Position Classification: On-Site Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics Job Summary Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long‑term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer‑related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines. Impact of the Role Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline Performs routine assignments using existing procedures Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles Entry level to a professional career progression Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments. Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre‑qualifies potential suppliers. Develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or other information. Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements. Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements. May oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices. Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Required Qualifications Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education /or Experience Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Major: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related degree Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Decision‑making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Negotiation skills. Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Travel Requirements No or very little travel likely. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. #J-18808-Ljbffr