Procurement Specialist

J.B. Hunt•Lowell, AR

19d

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for supporting tactical procurement operations across assigned categories and business units. The incumbent will assist in executing sourcing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and systems. This role blends foundational procurement knowledge with cross-functional collaboration to deliver efficient and accurate procurement services. Key Responsibilities: Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities for small-scale projects and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Support assigned spend categories by assisting with sourcing strategies, supplier implementation, and stakeholder engagement Maintain procurement systems and support technology solutions including contract, catalog, and inventory management platforms Assist with contract negotiations and renewals to ensure alignment with business needs and minimize risk Provide accurate and user-friendly procurement services including P2P support, invoice validation, and catalog maintenance Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to ensure compliance with contractual obligations Conduct basic reporting and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions and track savings and risk mitigation Maintain system data integrity and support internal controls to ensure compliance with procurement policies Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote procurement as a trusted business partner

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-3 or more years of experience in procurement and supply chain management and/or military equivalent

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or Logistics AND 1-3 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management and/or military equivalent
Ability to manage the end to end procurement process
Experience conducting RFx events
Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts and license agreements for goods and services
Experience with spend analytics, supplier management, negotiation, and category management
Expert-level experience with Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Excel, and the ability to leverage where necessary other reporting and analysis tools
Expert-level financial, quantitative, and analytical skills
Working knowledge of spend optimization and consolidation
Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and process is a plus
Experience with extracting data from structured and unstructured data sources is a plus
Experience with one or more enterprise procurement systems is a plus
Qualified candidates may be considered for Level I or II depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities for small-scale projects and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
Support assigned spend categories by assisting with sourcing strategies, supplier implementation, and stakeholder engagement
Maintain procurement systems and support technology solutions including contract, catalog, and inventory management platforms
Assist with contract negotiations and renewals to ensure alignment with business needs and minimize risk
Provide accurate and user-friendly procurement services including P2P support, invoice validation, and catalog maintenance
Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Conduct basic reporting and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions and track savings and risk mitigation
Maintain system data integrity and support internal controls to ensure compliance with procurement policies
Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote procurement as a trusted business partner