Procurement Specialist (Entry Level)

Procurement Specialist (Entry Level)

Location : Chandler, AZ

Salary Range : $15-$20 / hour Procurement specialists specialize in finding goods and services for businesses at the best price to ensure the businesses & continued functionality.

This can include office supplies, inventory, and large-scale purchases like real estate.These specialists are counted on to meet budgetary constraints and increase profitability. Procurement specialists can range from entry level to senior level positions in a company.In entry level positions, they may issue purchase orders based on the requirements from manufacturing, operations, or project management divisions within the company. They may also be required to assess the performance of suppliers in responding to demands, develop long term relationships, or terminate those who are detrimental to the well-being of the company.

Procurement specialists often serve in a support role in addition to their other duties. They assist in the preparation and analysis of contracts. They work closely with all areas of upper management, accounting departments, finance departments, as well as outside vendors.They most often work in a business office environment, during a typical Monday through Friday work week. Their hours are standard business hours, although special project time constraints may require working more than usual at times.

Most procurement specialists have a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field.Most procurement specialists are expert negotiators, with some experience in the field prior to taking on this kind of role.