Procurement Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Summary

As a Procurement Specialist, you will work with vendors to lower expenses for your clients, provide alternative solutions for similar products and recommend next steps for your clients in order to maximize their annual savings. We are looking for a warm and friendly negotiator who is organized and able to work independently. This is a very flexible position and we can accommodate part-time (20 hours) or full-time, or anything in between at this time. We are just looking for the right fit!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluation of client's invoices and contracts
• Negotiating new rates and contracts with vendors
• Documentation of all vendor/client communications
• Self-Motivated individual who can work efficiently and effectively independently
• Negotiating Skills - to achieve maximum savings
• Outgoing Personality- we talk to people every day
• Integrity – the ability to do the right thing when no one is looking
• Goal Oriented

Qualifications and Skills

• Procurement experience
• B2B sales and customer service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft office experience
• SalesForce experience is a plus

Our Company Offers:

• Work Life balance
• Work from home 90% of the time. We meet in Raleigh once a month as a team and you may occassionally meet with a client at thier location,
• Ongoing training and development
• Uncapped income potential

It is Important to us to find someone:

• Who wants to be part of a small but mighty team!
• Who does have previous experience with procurement or B2B Sales- experience running RFP's is a huge bonus
• Who plans to join our team and stay awhile. We put a lot into training and we get to know our clients and vendors very well, so turnover is not what we are looking for.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement or Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person