Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

Townsend Company LLC and Gunnison Tree Service are industry leaders in utility vegetation management and right-of-way services, supporting electric utilities and infrastructure across the United States. Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, Townsend operates in more than 30 states, delivering vegetation management, power line clearance, utility line construction, landscape management, and storm response services. Gunnison Tree Service, founded in 1999 by Matt Cathell, has grown from a small family-owned tree care company into a trusted leader in vegetation management in the Atlanta market. Together, our companies and subsidiaries are committed to safety, operational excellence, and protecting critical power infrastructure while providing rewarding career opportunities for our employees.

Weekly pay

Procurement Specialist Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's procurement activities by sourcing materials, equipment, and services while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. This role works closely with operations, finance, and vendors to manage purchasing activities, maintain supplier relationships, and support day-to-day procurement operations. Purchasing & Procurement

Source and purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed to support business operations.

Prepare and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Monitor purchase orders through delivery and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Maintain purchasing records and documentation.

Evaluate supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and service.

Inventory & Operational Support

Collaborate with operations and field leaders to understand purchasing needs.

Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning.

Help identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely fulfillment of purchasing requests.

Financial & Reporting

Track purchasing activity and spending.

Assist with budget monitoring and cost analysis.

Prepare procurement reports and purchasing metrics.

Support invoice reconciliation by working closely with Accounts Payable and vendors.

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate procurement documentation.

Recommend improvements to procurement processes and workflows.

Assist with special procurement projects as assigned.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.

2-5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing experience.

Experience purchasing equipment, fleet assets, construction materials, or industrial supplies is preferred.

Experience working within construction, utility, transportation, or vegetation management industries is a plus.

Primarily office-based position.

Frequent communication with vendors, branch personnel, and field managers.

Periodic increased workload during month-end close and storm response operations.

Standard business hours with occasional overtime as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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