Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Stamford, CT - hybrid flexibility
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | 8:00/8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $70-80K

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations in a fast-paced, growing environment. This individual will play a key role in managing purchase orders, supporting internal stakeholders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring procurement processes are executed accurately and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and serving as a resource for employees across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

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• Create, update, modify, and maintain purchase orders within an ERP/procurement system
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• Provide administrative support for purchasing and procurement activities
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• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees requiring assistance with purchasing processes and purchase order issues
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• Monitor and manage communications through shared inboxes and Microsoft Teams
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• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order status updates, purchasing inquiries, and procurement-related matters
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• Maintain accurate procurement records and assist with tracking outstanding requests
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• Ensure purchasing procedures and internal controls are followed consistently
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• Support supplier relationship management and take on additional procurement responsibilities over time
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Qualifications

Required

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• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
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• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including:
  
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  • Purchase Requisitions
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  • Purchase Orders
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  • Receiving
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• Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP/procurement system
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• Strong communication and customer service skills
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• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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Preferred

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• Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
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• Familiarity with supplier payment methods such as ACH, wire transfers, and checks
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• Inventory management experience
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• D365 experience
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• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including basic formulas and reporting
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Ideal Candidate

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• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision
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• Detail-oriented and highly organized
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• Comfortable navigating enterprise systems
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• Able to read between the lines, anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems
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• Strong relationship-builder with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
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Benefits of This Opportunity

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• Hybrid work flexibility
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• Exposure to procurement, supply chain, and vendor management functions
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• Collaborative and growing organization with opportunities for expanded responsibilities
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