Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Concord, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing purchasing processes, vendor relationships, and procurement documentation to ensure efficiency and compliance. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in corporate procurement and a strong understanding of buying processes.

Responsibilities :

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor outstanding orders and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and specifications.
• Assist in vendor onboarding and manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor agreements to secure favorable terms.
• Provide accounts payable assistance, including tracking invoices and reconciling payment issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve procurement workflows and address any challenges.
• Proven experience in corporate procurement or similar purchasing roles.
• Strong knowledge of purchase orders and buying processes.
• Familiarity with procurement functions, including vendor onboarding and contract management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed documentation.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve optimal results.
• Proficiency in tracking and managing orders and delivery timelines.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice reconciliation.