Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction records to verify accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve issues through careful data review.
• Prepare recurring operational reports on a weekly and monthly basis, highlighting variances and sharing meaningful insights with management.
• Examine purchasing and system-generated data to identify patterns, exceptions, and departures from expected results.
• Investigate reporting errors or inconsistencies in procurement records and take corrective action to maintain reliable information.
• Evaluate purchase requests and authorize orders in alignment with organizational needs and approval guidelines.
• Sources and purchases products that support school operations while considering availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Tracks open orders, coordinates with suppliers, and helps ensure dependable delivery timelines for required materials.
• Builds and maintains productive vendor relationships to support responsive service and ongoing procurement needs.
• Reviews supplier invoices and payment-related documentation to confirm accuracy before approvals are finalized.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, or a closely related function.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, internal stakeholders, and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement or business systems used for purchasing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, think critically, and resolve operational problems efficiently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where prioritization and multitasking are essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with a consistent record of completing work on time.
• Knowledge of corporate procurement practices, purchase order processing, buying procedures, and contract negotiation principles.
• Familiarity with the early childhood or broader education sector is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Vendor Coordination
• Data Analysis
• Report Preparation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Invoice Verification

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Eligible to enroll in company 401(k) plan.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

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About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for an education-focused organization in Scottsdale, Arizona. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance analytical review with day-to-day vendor coordination while keeping procurement activities accurate, timely, and well organized. The role will contribute to steady supply availability, sound purchasing decisions, and clear reporting that helps leadership monitor performance.