Procurement Specialist

Job Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for procurement of materials and supplies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality products at the best possible prices. The role involves coordinating outside purchases from quote through billing and maintaining effective communication with vendors to meet company requirements. Schedule Details 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Compensation Details & Benefits $55,000 - $60,000 annual salary. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-term disability coverage 401(k) plan with company match And more! What You’ll Do Manage Purchasing & Vendor Relationships: Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, create purchase orders, maintain strong relationships with vendors, and ensure suppliers meet expectations for pricing, quality, and service. Source & Negotiate with Suppliers: Identify and develop new supply sources as needed while negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements, continuously looking for cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Track Orders & Ensure Timely Delivery: Monitor order status and coordinate with vendors to ensure materials and components arrive on time and communicate updates internally to keep operations running smoothly. Coordinate with Internal Teams: Work closely with departments such as production, sales, and accounting to understand needs and resolve issues, supporting business operations by ensuring materials are available when needed. Maintain Accuracy & Resolve Issues: Keep accurate purchasing records, documentation, and inventory data; assist with invoice discrepancies and ensure all transactions are completed correctly. What We’re Looking For Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or a related field with a proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate effectively. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Excellent communication skills with vendors and internal teams. Ability to read and interpret purchasing-related documents, including catalogs and technical manuals. Strong organizational and math skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vivid Impact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO Applicability Statement This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr