Procurement Specialist

Greenlight Networks; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Greenlight Networks is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist at our Rochester, NY headquarters to support Construction and Field Operations by managing purchasing activities and coordinating with suppliers to ensure critical materials are available to keep projects moving forward.

You will create and process purchase orders, obtain vendor quotes, monitor open orders, track stock levels, and collaborate with Construction, Warehouse, Logistics, and Accounting teams to meet material

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze information and take proactive action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders for construction, field ops, and materials.
• Obtain vendor quotes and evaluate pricing, lead times, and delivery options.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders and track deliveries.
• Monitor open purchase orders; expedite critical materials as needed.
• Track stock levels, usage trends, and supplier lead times for inventory planning.
• Collaborate with Construction, Field Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, and Accounting teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Independent working

Education

Business / related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Help Build the Future of Fiber Connectivity. At Greenlight Networks, we're expanding high-speed fiber internet to more communities, and our success starts with having the right materials in the right place at the right time. We're looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist, located at our headquarters in Rochester, NY, to support our Construction and Field Operations teams by managing purchasing activities, coordinating with suppliers, and helping ensure critical materials are available to keep projects moving forward.

What You'll Do

• As a Procurement Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting construction projects and daily field operations by:
• Creating and processing purchase orders for construction, field operations, and related materials.
• Obtaining vendor quotes and evaluating pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery options.
• Communicating with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve backorders or shortages.
• Monitoring open purchase orders and helping expedite critical materials when needed.
• Supporting inventory planning by tracking stock levels, usage trends, and supplier lead times.
• Partnering closely with Construction, Field Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, and Accounting teams to ensure material needs are met.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing documentation and procurement records.
• Assisting with invoice, receiving, quantity, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.
• Tracking and managing company inventory across warehouses, staging locations, and third-party storage facilities.
• Researching alternative products and suppliers to support business needs.
• Preparing reports related to purchasing activity, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Identifying and escalating potential material shortages, delivery risks, or supplier concerns before they affect operations.

What We're Looking For

• Required Skills & Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information, identify potential issues, and take proactive action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning procurement, inventory, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Professionalism, accountability, integrity, and a customer-service mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, construction support, or a related role.
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber construction, utilities, field operations, or similar industries is a plus.

Why Join Greenlight?

At Greenlight, you'll be part of a team that's helping transform how communities connect and communicate. As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and build a career within a fast-growing organization.

Compensation

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this position is between $29.81 - $38.46. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/.

About the Organization Deliver an exceptional experience. Make a real impact. Grow with us.

At Greenlight Networks, we're not just building a network-we're building stronger, more connected communities. Founded in 2011, Greenlight Networks designs, builds, and operates a high-speed fiber-optic network delivering internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second to homes and small businesses. Today, we serve more than 225,000 homes and nearly 10,000 businesses across New York, with continued expansion into Pennsylvania and Baltimore.

Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

EOE Statement

Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Greenlight Networks is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. All employment decisions are based on legitimate business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and performance, without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Greenlight Networks provides reasonable accommodations as required by law and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation.