Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations and vendor coordination for a growing team in Louisville, Kentucky. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day procurement activity with accurate documentation, budget awareness, and responsive internal customer service. The role will work across purchasing and finance-related processes, using procurement and business systems to help keep orders, invoices, and supplier interactions organized and on track.Responsibilities:• Manage purchasing activities from request through order completion, ensuring materials and services are obtained accurately and on schedule.• Use procurement and enterprise systems, including Coupa and ERP platforms, to enter, track, and maintain purchasing records and transaction details.• Review invoices against purchase data, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support timely payment processing.• Monitor spending activity and assist with budget-related processes by maintaining clear records and helping teams stay aligned with approved purchasing guidelines.• Partner with internal customers to understand procurement needs, provide status updates, and deliver a high level of service throughout the buying cycle.• Maintain organized documentation for suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, and related approvals to support audit readiness and reporting needs.• Contribute to process improvement efforts involving procurement tools and connected business applications such as CRM, ERP solutions, and time-tracking or workflow systems like About Time.• Support supplier communication and follow-up activities to confirm pricing, delivery timing, and order accuracy.• Help address purchasing issues quickly by researching order status, coordinating resolutions, and keeping stakeholders informed.