Hybrid Purchasing Operations Specialist

Vantage Data Centers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Denver, CO seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Operations Specialist to support purchasing workflows within the Accounting organization. The role focuses on vendor management, PO lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and improve processes in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Denver with a flexible policy (3 days on-site, 2 days flexible).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or accounting support.
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes and basic purchasing workflows.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (Yardi preferred but not required).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Travel expected will be less than 5%.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for routine vendor and purchase order inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Track and follow up on pending purchase orders to ensure approvals are completed within established timelines.
• Communicate with internal teams to clarify purchasing requirements and resolve minor discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute regular status reports on open POs to Manager, Purchasing Operations.
• Support compliance efforts by reviewing requests for adherence to company policies and escalating issues as needed.
• Assist in identifying recurring issues in PO processes and provide feedback for improvement.
• Additional Duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems (Yardi)

Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain

Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Yardi

ERP systems

Job description

Vantage Data Centers in Denver, CO seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Operations Specialist to support purchasing workflows within the Accounting organization. The role focuses on vendor management, PO lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and improve processes in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Denver with a flexible policy (3 days on-site, 2 days flexible).