Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Onsite: Albany, GA

A growing organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations by ensuring materials are available when needed, negotiating with suppliers, and aligning procurement activities with production and budget requirements. This role is vital in maintaining optimal inventory levels, avoiding production delays, and improving overall efficiency in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and prepare purchase order proposals for approval.
• Monitor supplier communications and planning changes to identify risks or delays.

• Analyze market trends to capture cost-saving opportunities.

• Manage procurement activities in alignment with budget and cost standards.

• Monitor inventory levels through SAP to ensure material availability and avoid production risks.

• Source and evaluate suppliers, review proposals, and negotiate contracts.

• Draft and manage supplier agreements in accordance with policies and legal standards.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on cost, quality, and reliability.

• Identify and mitigate procurement risks through proactive planning.

• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies in collaboration with Finance/Accounts Payable.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate material needs and support project timelines.
• Propose and evaluate alternative materials to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Track and evaluate vendor performance (on-time delivery, quality, and reliability).
• Support implementation of site-specific purchasing procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; or minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Understanding of market trends, purchasing policies, and budget controls.

• SAP knowledge required; experience with SOPs is a plus.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams.

• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.