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Robert Half
Procurement Specialist
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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$61,392 / year median in Kentucky
+0% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a machinery manufacturing operation in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a candidate who can analyze purchasing data, evaluate material costs, and help improve procurement efficiency. The role requires strong Excel capabilities, including Pivot Tables, along with prior experience working with bills of materials and supplier-related purchasing activities.
Responsibilities:
- Review bills of materials to verify item details, pricing accuracy, and purchasing requirements.
- Analyze procurement data in Excel using Pivot Tables and other reporting tools to identify cost trends and purchasing insights.
- Create, process, and monitor purchase orders to help maintain timely delivery of materials and components.
- Compare supplier pricing, lead times, and terms to support cost-effective buying decisions.
- Coordinate with internal teams to confirm material needs, specifications, and order priorities for production support.
- Assist with contract and vendor-related documentation to ensure purchasing activities align with company requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and update information within SyteLine ERP systems.
- Support ongoing procurement operations by identifying opportunities to streamline buying processes and improve data accuracy.