Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality products at the best possible prices. This 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. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: 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, including creating purchase orders and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. 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 look 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. 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. Support 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, both 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.

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. 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.