Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support daily purchasing operations in East Columbus, Ohio. This Contract position focuses on coordinating indirect procurement activities, maintaining supplier information, and ensuring routine purchasing requests are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate will work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to keep procurement processes organized, accurate, and responsive.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee indirect purchasing activities for suppliers across the U.S., ensuring requests are managed in a timely and organized manner.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding, including account setup, documentation review, and ongoing record updates.

• Prepare and process standard purchase orders for recurring needs and straightforward procurement requests.

• Maintain accurate supplier profiles, purchasing files, and procurement documentation to support operational consistency.

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve routine purchasing questions and keep orders moving forward.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for procurement activities, including follow-up on outstanding requests and order status updates.

• Experience supporting corporate procurement or purchasing operations in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase order processing and standard buying procedures.
• Familiarity with indirect procurement activities and supplier coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage routine procurement tasks with attention to detail and follow-through.