Procurement Coordinator: Project Purchases & Vendor Ops

Superior; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

Superior is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the procurement team in Gahanna, Ohio. This role focuses on administrative, coordination, and purchasing support, ensuring reliable day-to-day service for internal customers while aiding strategic sourcing and large-project buyouts.

The position requires at least 1 year of purchasing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, vendor coordination, or a related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience with purchasing or procurement in the construction industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Administer procurement accounts and systems, including Amazon Business, Staples Advantage, TradeTapp, and other vendor platforms, including user access, onboarding, offboarding, and account maintenance
• Coordinate routine purchasing needs, including building supplies, hard hats, and other operational needs, and maintain accurate purchasing records
• Collect vendor quotes, request supplier information, and prepare pricing spreadsheets, quote comparisons, and supporting documentation for purchasing decisions and project buyouts
• Track purchase orders, confirmations, deliveries, open items, and vendor follow-up, communicating status and escalating exceptions as appropriate
• Support project purchasing and bid comparisons in coordination with the Procurement team and Project Operations
• Expedite deliveries and resolve routine order, shipping, pricing, and vendor issues
• Provide backup support to Inventory and Logistics team
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement workflows, documentation, account management, and process consistency

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superior is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the procurement team in Gahanna, Ohio. This role focuses on administrative, coordination, and purchasing support, ensuring reliable day-to-day service for internal customers while aiding strategic sourcing and large-project buyouts.

The position requires at least 1 year of purchasing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.