Procurement Specialist

Allied Power; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Wellness initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

Allied Power is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist the Procurement Manager in planning, coordinating, and administering procurement across the organization. The role focuses on expediting purchases, ensuring policy compliance, and promoting cost-effective procurement practices.

The position involves supporting vendor relationships, contract administration, and data analysis to identify savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, contract administration, or supply chain experience.
• Experience administering procurement processes, evaluating supplier performance, and managing documentation.
• Experience using ERP or procurement management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including solicitations, evaluation, negotiation, and purchases.
• Review requisitions for accuracy, funding, and policy compliance.
• Conduct market research, vendor evaluations, and cost analyses to achieve best value.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation: solicitations, bids, purchase orders, contracts.
• Support field operations by expediting procurement for projects and daily operations.
• Assist with contract administration: monitor performance, track renewals, amendments.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support objectives.
• Analyze procurement data and spending trends to identify savings and improvements.
• Contribute to policy analyses, recommendations, and training materials.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement Software

Job description

The Procurement Specialist supports the Procurement Manager in the planning, coordination, and administration of procurement activities across the organization. This position is responsible for facilitating the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and applicable regulations, managing vendor relationships, supporting contract administration, and promoting efficient purchasing practices. The Procurement Specialist analyzes procurement data, identifies cost-saving opportunities, assists with strategic sourcing initiatives, and serves as a resource to internal departments regarding procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate and administer procurement activities, including the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and purchase of goods and services in accordance with established procurement guidelines.
• Review purchase requisitions and procurement requests for accuracy, completeness, funding availability, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct market research, vendor evaluations, and cost analyses to identify qualified suppliers and achieve best value purchasing outcomes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement-related documentation, including solicitations, bids, proposals, quotations, purchase orders, contracts, amendments, and vendor records.
• Support field operations by coordinating and expediting the procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and services required for project execution and daily operations. Collaborate with field personnel, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery, resolve purchasing issues, and minimize operational disruptions while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and budget requirements.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including monitoring vendor performance, tracking contract compliance, and coordinating contract renewals and amendments.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support procurement objectives and resolve purchasing-related issues.
• Analyze procurement data and spending trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct policy and procedural analysis, develop recommendations for improvement, implement approved changes, and provide guidance to departments regarding procurement requirements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and procurement metrics for Finance leadership and executive management.
• Maintain vendor and procurement databases, including supplier onboarding, account maintenance, documentation tracking, and compliance records.
• Participate in the implementation, testing, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of procurement, financial, and logistics software systems.
• Assist in the development and delivery of procurement training programs, including training materials, user guides, and policy-related communications.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and records management activities by ensuring procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines, organizational objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Collaboration and Teamwork

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Industrial Management, Logistics, Economics, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible procurement, purchasing, sourcing, contract administration, or supply chain experience in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Experience administering procurement processes, evaluating supplier performance, and managing procurement documentation.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or procurement management systems preferred.

Allied Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. At Allied Power, we are committed to transparency and employee well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company matching. Additionally, we provide life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Please note that paid time off (PTO) is available for eligible positions.