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Procurement Specialist

United States, Warrensburg Employment contract, Contract work · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations through a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This role partners closely with internal teams to strengthen purchasing practices, improve process consistency, and help ensure compliant, efficient sourcing and contracting activities. The ideal candidate brings a practical, hands-on approach to daily procurement support while also identifying opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and overall value.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise departments on routine procurement matters and help move purchasing activities forward from initial request through completion
  • Coordinate requisitions, sourcing approaches, and supplier interactions to support timely and effective purchasing outcomes
  • Contribute to the drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements while promoting sound commercial terms and policy alignment
  • Lead or support competitive sourcing events, including solicitation development, evaluation planning, and supplier selection activities
  • Review existing procurement procedures, identify bottlenecks, and introduce practical improvements that increase consistency and efficiency
  • Create and refine standardized tools such as bid templates, contract documents, and evaluation materials to support repeatable procurement practices
  • Monitor procurement activity for adherence to applicable organizational, state, and federal requirements and recommend corrective actions when gaps are identified
  • Partner with stakeholders across business units to understand purchasing needs, provide guidance on procurement processes, and strengthen cross-functional communication
  • Prepare status updates, track key performance measures, and highlight opportunities for savings, risk reduction, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Background in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing with experience supporting end-to-end buying activities
  • Knowledge of public sector procurement practices, with higher education or state environment experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competitive bid processes such as RFPs, RFQs, and related supplier solicitations
  • Experience negotiating contracts and working with vendors to achieve favorable business outcomes
  • Familiarity with compliance standards, policy adherence, and documentation practices that support audit readiness
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Proficiency in corporate procurement processes, purchase orders, and core procurement functions
  • Ability to work independently in an embedded support role while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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