Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Granite Hills Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Purchasing & Procurement Specialist manages procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and services across Granite Hills Group’s branch operations. The role partners with Operations, Fleet, Accounting, and branch leadership to support timely purchasing, vendor compliance, cost control, and uninterrupted operations. Responsibilities span purchase order administration, vendor management, sourcing, spend analysis, inventory support, and procurement process improvement, with an emphasis on standardizing purchasing practices across the organization.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory management, or related experience.
Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or field operations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping, construction, facility services, manufacturing, or other multi-site operations.
Experience with ERP, procurement, accounting, or inventory management systems.
Prior experience negotiating vendor pricing and service agreements.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain management principles.
Experience with Aspire Software or similar operational platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, fleet-related purchases, and services.
Create, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing policies and approval requirements.
Source products and services from qualified vendors and obtain competitive pricing.
Identify vendor consolidation opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.
Monitor order status, address delays and supply chain issues, and help ensure branches receive critical materials and equipment on time.
Develop and maintain vendor and supplier relationships; assist with contract management, negotiations, and pricing agreements.
Evaluate vendor performance, maintain approved vendor lists and current documentation, and resolve vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service issues.
Track purchasing activity and spending trends across locations, analyze procurement data, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support budgeting and forecasting by providing purchasing insights and spend reporting; prepare monthly procurement and vendor performance reports for leadership.
Assist branches with inventory management and replenishment planning, monitor inventory levels, and support procurement and tracking of equipment, fleet assets, safety supplies, uniforms, and operational materials.
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records in company systems.
Partner with Operations leaders to understand purchasing needs and forecast demand; collaborate with Fleet, Safety, and Accounting on procurement initiatives.
Support newly acquired branches in integrating purchasing processes and approved vendor programs, and advise branch teams on purchasing procedures and vendor selection.
Maintain purchasing records and vendor information in company software platforms and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
Develop and recommend process improvements and support implementation of purchasing controls, policies, and best practices.