Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Strongsville, Ohio in a contract position with long-term potential. This position supports day-to-day sourcing activity in a fast-moving service environment and is ideal for someone who can balance supplier research, organization, and accuracy. The role is fully onsite Monday through Friday and offers the opportunity to contribute to purchasing operations while building long-term potential within the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors to support purchasing needs and fulfill product or service requests.
• Assist with sourcing activities by gathering supplier information, comparing options, and helping move requests through the procurement process.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation with a high level of precision.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to clarify needs, timelines, pricing, and availability.
• Support buying and procurement workflows in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting.
• Review supplier responses and organize data to help inform purchasing decisions and contract-related discussions.
• Contribute to day-to-day procurement coordination while ensuring requests are handled in a timely and efficient manner.• Prior experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of corporate procurement practices, buying procedures, and supplier engagement.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation support or vendor pricing discussions.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize and track procurement data.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and supplier interaction.
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.