Procurement Lead

Covenant Logisitcs

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 41,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program

DFSA

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Procurement Lead to coordinate national vendor programs, manage supplier accounts, and assist business units with purchasing needs. You will be the main contact for vendor programs, office supplies, and travel program support.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, maintain accurate records, and improve spend visibility, while ensuring policy compliance and timely onboarding of new locations and acquisitions.

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, or related administrative function required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Higher education preferred.
Strong knowledge of procurement, purchasing, vendor administration, accounts payable, and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for assigned national vendor programs.
Monitor new locations and acquisitions and coordinate timely onboarding to approved vendor programs and purchasing accounts.
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve service, billing, ordering, and account issues.
Manage company office supply programs and assist locations and departments with procurement-related requests.
Administer user access for vendor portals, purchasing platforms, and related systems; maintain accurate access and account records.
Promote the use of approved vendors and purchasing programs; monitor activity and identify opportunities to improve compliance and participation.
Support the Company’s travel programs and assist team members with travel issues and inquiries.
Review travel and purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve spend visibility, and support policy compliance.
Process expense reports weekly with accurate general ledger coding and allocation.
Process utility invoices with accurate general ledger coding and allocation; maintain utility accrual schedules and supporting records for month-end reporting.
Respond to procurement inquiries and assist with spend tracking, vendor reporting, procurement analytics, and assigned special projects.
Partner with Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve billing discrepancies, payment concerns, and account inquiries.
Manage unclaimed property due diligence mailings, returned correspondence, documentation tracking and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
Coordinate annual 1099 mailings and assist employees and vendors with reporting, distribution, and mailing questions.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of general ledger structure and accounts payable processes to serve as backup for all check runs, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Accounts payable

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or higher education preferred

Tools

D365 Finance

ERP systems

Job description

The Procurement Lead supports enterprise-wide procurement initiatives by coordinating vendor programs, administering supplier accounts, and assisting business units with purchasing-related needs. This role serves as the primary contact for approved vendor programs, office supply management, and travel program support. This role partners with team members and cross-functional business units to resolve issues and maintain accurate records and reporting.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for assigned national vendor programs.
Monitor new locations and acquisitions and coordinate timely onboarding to approved vendor programs and purchasing accounts.
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve service, billing, ordering, and account issues.
Manage company office supply programs and assist locations and departments with procurement-related requests.
Administer user access for vendor portals, purchasing platforms, and related systems; maintain accurate access and account records.
Promote the use of approved vendors and purchasing programs; monitor activity and identify opportunities to improve compliance and participation.
Support the Company’s travel programs and assist team members with travel issues and inquiries.
Review travel and purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve spend visibility, and support policy compliance.
Process expense reports weekly with accurate general ledger coding and allocation.
Process utility invoices with accurate general ledger coding and allocation; maintain utility accrual schedules and supporting records for month-end reporting.
Respond to procurement inquiries and assist with spend tracking, vendor reporting, procurement analytics, and assigned special projects.
Partner with Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve billing discrepancies, payment concerns, and account inquiries.
Manage unclaimed property due diligence mailings, returned correspondence, documentation tracking and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
Coordinate annual 1099 mailings and assist employees and vendors with reporting, distribution, and mailing questions.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of general ledger structure and accounts payable processes to serve as backup for all check runs, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of procurement, purchasing, vendor administration, accounts payable, and general ledger processes.
Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
Ability to organize records, manage multiple priorities, and meet recurring deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues, coordinate resolution, and elevate concerns appropriately.
Ability to analyze purchasing, travel, utility, and vendor data for accuracy, trends, compliance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and enterprise resource planning systems; D365 Finance experience preferred.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, vendors, business units, Accounting, and Accounts Payable.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, confidential, and complete records.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Higher education preferred.
2+ years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, or related administrative function required.

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

Expected Pay Range: $19.23-$21.75
Full Pay Range: $19.23-$29.87
Pay Grade: 6
401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Telemedicine Access
Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Company Holidays
Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members