Hybrid Procurement Specialist III — Growth & Benefits

Aflac; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Aflac in Columbus, GA is seeking a hybrid Purchasing Specialist to manage purchase orders, vendor communications, and cost controls within our procurement operations. The role requires hands-on experience in purchasing, contract administration, and ERP-like systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Typical duties include supplier negotiation, data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and compliance with GAAP principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related work experience or an associate’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience.
• Experience in purchasing or contract administration.
• Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculates appropriate order costs including price per unit, taxes, shipping/handling; verifies order/invoice information and updates purchasing databases.
• Acts as liaison between vendors, staff and management; communicates policies, resolves discrepancies, and coordinates late deliveries and replacements.
• Keys requisitions in Khameleon and communicates PO information to Communicorp for order processing.
• Makes corrections for incorrect billing, prepares vouchers and deposits, and maintains transaction records for accounting.
• Reviews catalogs or obtains quotations to ensure price and quality; researches new products/vendors and provides data to originating department for purchasing decisions.
• Prepares ad hoc reports and provides administrative support to purchasing staff; assists with equipment disposal decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SQL

GAAP knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field

Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P) designation

Tools

Khameleon

Communicorp

Job description

Aflac in Columbus, GA is seeking a hybrid Purchasing Specialist to manage purchase orders, vendor communications, and cost controls within our procurement operations. The role requires hands-on experience in purchasing, contract administration, and ERP-like systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Typical duties include supplier negotiation, data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and compliance with GAAP principles.