Procurement Specialist

A Procurement Specialist oversees the management of day-to-day activities associated with both National and Regional vendors that are contracted and managed by procurement. This role assists with customer service and external vendor relations activities. The position also includes setting up vendor services at new stores; troubleshooting and solving account problems; and other tasks and projects as assigned. The incumbent will carry a team-oriented attitude and be flexible in a changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Coordinates the onboarding and closure of supplier services
• Updates and maintains records associated with assigned vendors
• Works with vendors and accounts payables to reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Monitors and documents the status of supplier accounts on an on-going basis
• Handles internal procurement customer service and external vendor relations
• Troubleshoots and solves account problems as they arise; adapts quickly to change
• Ability to take direction and complete a task with minimal supervision

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Focus on Results
• Adaptability

Education and/or Experience: Related Associates degree from an accredited College or University; and minimum two years administrative experience. Real estate, construction, purchasing background is helpful.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Computer Skills: Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; walk stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and provide you the following benefits and more:

• Well defined career paths
• Qualify for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits on Day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K with company match after 90 days of service
• Holiday pay and paid time off
• Extensive Wellness Program and various Employee Discount Programs
• Personal Health Advocate
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Free soda, coffee, and drinks all day every day and much, much more!