Procurement Specialist

MyKelly
Richmond, Virginia, United States
$20,35-$22,45 an hour
Full-time
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Procurement Specialist -Buyer ( 1 year Contract )

Richmond, VA

Pay : $20.35 to $22.45 per hour DOE

Job Summary :

  • A procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function.
  • Work within a given budget to purchase goods and services
  • Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
  • Compares prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions
  • Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
  • Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis to maintain certain inventory levels
  • Checks invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment
  • Evaluates the performance of certain vendors to decide whether to continue buying from them
  • Inventories items to determine which ones need to be purchased
  • Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database
  • Interfaces with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
  • Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process.
  • Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier.
  • Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
  • Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
  • Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
  • Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, reports non-conformance activity.
  • Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies.

Education and Experience

  • 2-3 years of experience working with purchase orders, requisitions, and data entry
  • Experience working with vendors and suppliers and tracking required data
  • Associates Degree in Business Administration helpful but not required

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