Procurement Specialist
Allentown, PA | $35$41/hr | Hybrid
Long-Term Temporary | Possible Temp-to-Hire
HTSS is hiring an experienced Procurement Specialist for a long-term temporary opportunity with a large utility company in Allentown, PA. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with Mondays and Fridays remote and Tuesday through Thursday in the office.
The Procurement Specialist will support the strategic procurement of materials and services across multiple business lines. This role is ideal for someone with strong procurement, supply chain, ERP, inventory, and supplier management experience who is comfortable working independently and coordinating with multiple internal departments and external suppliers.
Schedule & Pay
MondayFriday
Mondays & Fridays Remote
TuesdayThursday In Office in Allentown, PA
$35$41/hour
Long-term temporary assignment
Potential for temp-to-hire
Key Responsibilities
Review procurement requests for completeness and process purchase orders
Coordinate stock and non-stock material reorders and replenishment
Review usage, order quantities, forecasts, and inventory levels to determine replenishment needs
Solicit and evaluate bids through RFQ and RFP processes
Analyze bids and prepare formal procurement recommendations
Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Resolve purchasing issues, price discrepancies, warranty claims, returns, cancellations, and order delays
Coordinate logistics for capital, project, and non-stock materials
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice holds, discrepancies, and payment issues
Update pricing on blanket purchase orders
Review material forecasts and expedite orders when necessary
Identify new sources of supply and develop professional supplier relationships
Support Supplier Relationship Management activities
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and SOX requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives and procurement process efficiencies
Provide work management support for materials, services, and other business requirements
Complete additional supply chain projects and responsibilities as assigned
May support emergency or storm restoration activities, which could occasionally require work outside of the normal schedule
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience on a year-for-year basis
Minimum of 3 years of supply chain experience
Experience with ERP, procurement, or work management systems, OR equivalent relevant experience within the electric utility industry
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Procurement and inventory experience
Working knowledge of financial and material systems
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with varying levels of ambiguity
Basic financial analysis skills
Strong written, verbal, listening, time-management, and interpersonal skills
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent training is a plus
About HTSS
HTSS is a locally owned, women-owned staffing company that has been connecting talented professionals with leading employers since 1993.
Apply today to learn more about this long-term hybrid opportunity in Allentown!