Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations for a Contract position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role focuses on coordinating purchasing activities, managing order flow, and helping the purchasing department maintain accurate and timely transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities:
• Create, review, and process purchase orders to ensure materials and services are ordered accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate day-to-day procurement tasks by tracking requests, confirming specifications, and following purchases through completion.
• Work closely with vendors to obtain pricing, verify availability, and resolve order-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support the purchasing department by maintaining organized records, updating procurement documentation, and monitoring open orders.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing needs and align orders with operational priorities.
• Assist with merchant services-related activities as needed, including coordinating payment-related purchasing support and vendor interactions.• Experience performing purchasing functions in a business, industrial, or operations-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase order creation, tracking, and documentation practices.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with standard processes used within a purchasing department.
• Strong communication skills for working with suppliers, team members, and cross-functional contacts.
• Proficiency with business systems and spreadsheets used to support procurement and merchant services activities.