Procurement Specialist - Ultimate Staffing : Job Details

Onsite Position: Procurement Specialist (Vendor and Client Relations)

Local candidates to the Fort Lauderdale area will be considered first.

Our client located in the Ft Lauderdale area is looking for an onsite dynamic Procurement Specialist to manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring seamless collaboration between vendors and clients. This role combines procurement expertise with a client-centric approach, acting as the primary liaison to ensure vendor selection aligns with client expectations while driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor and Client Coordination:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring their offerings meet operational and client standards.
• Serve as the point of contact between clients and vendors, securing approvals and negotiating favorable terms.
• Address client procurement requests by presenting tailored vendor options and managing the approval process.
• Keep clients informed throughout the vendor selection process, ensuring clarity and alignment with their needs.
• Present quotes transparently reflecting markups that meet company goals while maintaining trust.
• Customize procurement strategies to address specific client needs, enhancing satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Source and manage quotes from vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Prepare client-facing proposals with clear, structured pricing, achieving target profit margins.
• Utilize internal systems like SAGE 50 to track procurement activities, approvals, and progress.
• Oversee the procurement cycle from vendor identification to final client approval, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments to address vendor performance or client-specific needs promptly.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years in procurement or a related technical role, with a strong focus on client interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor and client relationships to achieve strategic outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.