Procurement Specialist

Position Title: Sourcing - Procurement Specialist-US Location: Richmond VA Duration: 07 Month Contract Status: Onsite Employment Type: Contract role on W-2 through Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc. (A&B Talent) Pay Range: USD $38-44 an hour W2 Client Info / Who they are: Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition proudly represents our Client, a global leader in water, waste, and energy management. The client offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. The client helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. The client has approximately 10,000 employees working at over 350 locations across the continent. Requirements / Who we are looking for: 5-7+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience. Experience managing purchase orders and vendor relationships. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.). Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing: 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. Perks of working with US / What We offer: Competitive Salary. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Company 401K plan The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. “Above and Beyond Talent is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm.”