Associate, Procurement

Mariner Wealth Advisors

7d•$45,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate, Procurement is an entry-level, high-impact support role responsible for managing procurement request tickets, customer communications, document coordination, and administrative execution. This role serves as the front line of the procurement process—ensuring requests move quickly, stakeholders stay informed, documents are collected, meetings are scheduled, and approvals are secured. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, process-oriented, service-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working in a ticket-driven, deadline-focused environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word)
Strong customer service and professional judgment
Highly organized and process-oriented
Self-starter with strong initiative
Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Service-driven mindset
Strong follow-up discipline
Reliable, consistent executor

Nice To Haves

0–3 years of experience in administration, operations, procurement, or business support

Responsibilities

Manage incoming procurement requests through a ticketing/workflow system
Ensure requests are properly documented, categorized, and routed
Track request status from intake through completion
Follow up on stalled items to drive cycle-time efficiency
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal customers
Provide frequent, clear status updates on requests
Communicate next steps, timelines, and documentation needs
Deliver high-level customer service with a professional, solutions-oriented mindset
Collect required documentation for contracts, renewals, and new purchases
Track approvals and signature status
Prepare and organize procurement files and records
Support contract routing and execution workflow
Maintain structured digital recordkeeping
Schedule meetings with business owners, legal, security, IT, and vendors
Prepare agendas and capture follow-ups when needed
Coordinate calendars and ensure stakeholders are aligned
Follow defined procurement processes and controls
Support process improvements as volume scales
Maintain accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness
Assist with reporting, metrics, and dashboards as needed