Procurement Specialist

Job Description: Procurement Specialist

We are the Human Standard in Global Logistics. Founded in 1999, with a singular idea: to bring integrity and honor to the freight forwarding market. Today, we are a leader in global logistics and got here because we have stayed true to our core values. We have offices in Mobile, AL, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC.

Location: Charleston, SC

Work Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities, obtaining competitive pricing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of services and resources needed to support ASF’s freight forwarding and customs brokerage operations. This position works closely with internal departments, vendors, carriers, and service providers to maintain efficient workflows, control costs, and ensure customer and operational requirements are met.

Duties:

• Coordinate procurement activities for transportation, logistics services, operational supplies, and other business needs.
• Request, review, and compare vendor and service provider quotations to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and other purchasing terms within established company guidelines.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, carriers, suppliers, and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, reliability, service quality, responsiveness, and adherence to agree-upon terms.
• Process purchase orders, service requests, and procurement documentation accurately and timely.
• Monitor order status and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Review invoices, quotations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and discrepancies; coordinate resolution as needed. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support management with procurement reports, cost comparisons, vendor performance reviews and other requested analyses.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management preferred.
• 2+ experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, transportation preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to review pricing, compare costs, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.

By joining the ASF Team you will receive…

• Option to enroll in Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee and dependents with company contribution
• Company paid dental insurance, paid short-term and long-term disability, and $50,000 Group Term Life insurance policy
• (7) Paid holidays and (15) days PTO per calendar year
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer matching. Employees are 100% vested at enrollment.
• Additional Benefits offered: vision, critical illness, accident, and additional voluntary term life.
• Participation in the annual target bonus program based on company performance with a benchmark target of 10%.