Procurement Specialist

Townsend Corporation•Muncie, IN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's procurement activities by sourcing materials, equipment, and services while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. This role works closely with operations, finance, and vendors to manage purchasing activities, maintain supplier relationships, and support day-to-day procurement operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
2–5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing experience.
Experience purchasing equipment, fleet assets, construction materials, or industrial supplies is preferred.
Experience working within construction, utility, transportation, or vegetation management industries is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed to support business operations.
Obtain and evaluate competitive quotes from suppliers.
Prepare and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Monitor purchase orders through delivery and resolve discrepancies as needed.
Maintain purchasing records and documentation.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Evaluate supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and service.
Assist with vendor negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and service agreements.
Research new suppliers to improve pricing, product availability, and overall value.
Collaborate with operations and field leaders to understand purchasing needs.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning.
Help identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely fulfillment of purchasing requests.
Track purchasing activity and spending.
Assist with budget monitoring and cost analysis.
Prepare procurement reports and purchasing metrics.
Support invoice reconciliation by working closely with Accounts Payable and vendors.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Support competitive bidding processes when appropriate.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation.
Recommend improvements to procurement processes and workflows.
Assist with special procurement projects as assigned.