Procurement Support Specialist
Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com
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Hybrid Details: Irving, TX - On-site Monday through Wednesday
Duration: 3 months to start
Job Description:
Summary:
In this role, you will serve as a trusted procurement resource supporting routine, blanket, capital, and service purchasing activities for clients. You will manage sourcing initiatives, facilitate purchasing transactions, analyze procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities, resolve supplier-related issues, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply disruptions, and deliver responsive, high-quality procurement support.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Duration: 3 months to start
Job Description:
Summary:
In this role, you will serve as a trusted procurement resource supporting routine, blanket, capital, and service purchasing activities for clients. You will manage sourcing initiatives, facilitate purchasing transactions, analyze procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities, resolve supplier-related issues, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply disruptions, and deliver responsive, high-quality procurement support.
Responsibilities:
- Manage routine, blanket, capital, and service procurement activities, including sourcing initiatives, quote evaluations, supplier negotiations, and issue resolution.
- Review and convert requisitions into purchase orders while ensuring documentation accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate resolution of delivery, backorder, and supplier performance issues.
- Maintain non-contract pricing within ERP systems while adhering to procurement policies, approval authorities, and compliance requirements.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies related to purchasing activities.
- Evaluate supplier performance and procurement metrics to identify operational improvements.
- Research and recommend substitute products, alternative suppliers, and sourcing strategies to address supply disruptions.
- Analyze supplier quotations to identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies.
- Partner with clients to support supplier selection, item master accuracy, value analysis initiatives, and procurement-related issue resolution.
- Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and special procurement projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Relevant degree preferred.
- 1-2 or more years of relevant experience required.
- Knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and supply chain operations.
- Experience evaluating supplier quotations, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and pricing documentation.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement technologies; experience with data analysis and reporting tools preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, suppliers, and business partners.
- Proven client service orientation with a focus on responsiveness, accuracy, and relationship management.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Procurement Support Specialist role?
Talent Groups is hiring for the Procurement Support Specialist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Procurement Support Specialist job located?
The Procurement Support Specialist role with Talent Groups is based in Dallas Fort Worth area, TX, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Procurement Support Specialist role remote?
Yes — the Procurement Support Specialist position at Talent Groups is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Procurement Support Specialist role pay?
Talent Groups lists the Procurement Support Specialist role at USD 16–21 per hour.
Is the Procurement Support Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the Procurement Support Specialist role?
The Procurement Support Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Procurement Support Specialist role at Talent Groups?
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