Procurement Specialist
About The Position
Prudential Overall Supply is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Specialist to join its Corporate Procurement team. The role is responsible for purchasing materials and supplies, managing vendor relationships, supporting inventory needs, and helping drive cost-effective procurement decisions across the company's nationwide operations. The Procurement Specialist processes purchase orders, reviews purchasing requests, monitors order progress, coordinates with vendors, maintains procurement records, resolves discrepancies, and analyzes purchasing and inventory data. The role also supports forecasting, cost savings, process improvements, supplier performance management, reporting, and cross-functional operational initiatives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 6–8 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buyer experience.
- Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, Pivot Tables, and spreadsheet management.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, textile, or multi-location operations.
- Experience with inventory planning, supplier management, and purchasing analytics.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
Responsibilities
- Process and manage purchase orders using NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Review purchasing requests for pricing accuracy, policy compliance, and required approvals.
- Monitor open orders and communicate delivery schedules, delays, and updates to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, order status, and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, item catalogs, and pricing information.
- Process return authorizations and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
- Analyze purchasing trends and inventory usage to support forecasting and inventory planning.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Track supplier performance and support vendor relationship management initiatives.
- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and purchasing metrics.
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Accounts Payable, and other departments to support business objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects involving new products, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Profit sharing.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid life insurance.
- Uniforms provided.
- Employee discounts.
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
