Procurement Specialist

Prime Gate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including requisition review, purchase order creation, and order tracking.

• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain competitive bids, and negotiate terms to achieve cost-effective agreements.

• Administer contracts and purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and organizational policies.

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, conduct supplier performance evaluations, and address performance issues.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, project teams) to define requirements, lead times, and specifications.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with inventory management to optimize stock and minimize shortages.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company procurement policies.

• Support procurement planning and forecasting to align purchasing with business demand and budgetary constraints.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, prepare reports, and present procurement metrics to leadership.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance supplier performance.

• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessments.

• Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in a corporate or project-driven environment.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contracting principles, and supplier management.

• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with purchase order workflows, RFx processes, and basic contract terms.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier development.

• Familiarity with inventory management and demand planning principles.

• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience working with global or multi-site procurement operations.