Procurement Associate

Jobtailor; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Green Valley, AZ invites an on-site Procurement Specialist to manage requisitions, supplier sourcing, cost analyses, and contract generation.

You will analyze data, support ERP systems, and collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations to meet cost and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or sourcing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and support purchasing activities for goods and services.
• Assist with contract and purchase order generation, administration, and maintenance.
• Ensure procurement process compliance and maintain documentation and system data.
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, pricing, and selection.
• Conduct cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Analyze processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate reports and perform data analysis for strategic procurement initiatives.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support procurement audits, compliance reviews, and risk identification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

• Process requisitions and support purchasing activities for goods and services.
• Assist with contract and purchase order generation, administration, and maintenance.
• Ensure procurement process compliance and maintain accurate documentation, records, and system data.
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, pricing, and selection activities.
• Conduct cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Analyze assigned processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop improvement plans supporting Response Time, Lean Targets, and QCLDM objectives.
• Generate reports and perform data analysis for strategic procurement initiatives and business decisions.
• Partner with business units, engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support procurement audits, compliance reviews, and risk identification and escalation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, sourcing, or a related business discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with procurement or ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Must work onsite five days a week.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Successful completion of a drug screen required for any offer of employment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including contract generation, supplier evaluation, and compliance management. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support strategic procurement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Experience
• Data Analysis
• Contract Administration
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Supply Chain Management

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Sourcing
• Cost Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Contract Generation
• ERP Systems
• Documentation Management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Compliance
• Supplier Sourcing
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk Identification
• Stakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems