Procurement Specialist
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the purchasing process of materials, equipment, products, and services to support company operations and projects. This role involves supplier research, negotiation, purchase order processing, and ensuring compliance with company policies while maintaining strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to effectively support procurement activities and resolve purchasing-related issues.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Procurement Specialist supports purchasing of materials, equipment, products, and services to help company operations and projects. You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to secure quality goods and services at competitive prices while following company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials, equipment, products, and services
- Research suppliers and collect quotations based on project and business requirements
- Assist with supplier evaluations (price, quality, availability, delivery, overall value)
- Communicate with suppliers on pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and purchasing requirements
- Monitor purchase orders to confirm accurate, on-time deliveries
- Maintain accurate purchasing records (purchase orders, supplier info, pricing, delivery data)
- Research market conditions, pricing trends, and material availability to inform purchasing decisions
- Support negotiation of pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers
- Review purchase orders and supplier documentation for compliance with policies and procedures
- Help resolve vendor issues (delivery delays, quality concerns, pricing discrepancies, invoice questions)
- Support identification and qualification of new suppliers and maintain supplier relationships
- Assist with sourcing alternatives when needed and participate in specification reviews for equipment, materials, and services
- Assist with bid evaluations, awards, and procurement documentation as required
- Support disposition or disposal of surplus materials per company procedures
- Prepare purchasing reports and procurement-related documentation
- Work collaboratively with project teams, accounting, operations, and other internal departments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
- Previous internship, co-op, or work experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or materials management is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage competing priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable learning and applying company purchasing policies and procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
- Able to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team
Details
- Employment type: Contract (with full-time schedule)
- Location: Walker, LA (on-site / local)
- Estimated base pay: $34,759 per year (estimated)
- Schedule: Full-time; may support multiple project teams
- Work environment: Primarily sedentary office work with occasional on-site activities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions
- Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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