Procurement Specialist

John W. Danforth Company • Town of Victor, NY

15d • $63,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Procurement Specialist at John W. Danforth Company, you will help ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials for shop and field teams. You will act as a key liaison between vendors, field personnel, and internal departments to support efficient procurement processes and strong supplier relationships. The role includes coordinating requisitions and orders, supporting warehouse operations, resolving material-sourcing issues, and ensuring procurement activity follows company policies, quality standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with vendors.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dynamics GP or Google tools.

Responsibilities

• Enhance supplier performance to secure optimal pricing and delivery schedules.
• Streamline requisition processing and oversee workflows to ensure timely and accurate order administration.
• Confirm compliance with internal requirements to facilitate prompt and precise delivery to shop and field operations.
• Partner with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and align supply with demand.
• Assist warehouse operations with receiving, documenting, and fulfilling shop orders efficiently and accurately.
• Address and resolve procurement issues, including urgent project-related material needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed