Procurement Specialist

AssistRx; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

401(k) with immediate vesting

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

Job summary

AssistRx is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Des Moines, IA to oversee cost‑effective purchasing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. You will collaborate with multiple departments to manage sourcing, vendor relationships, and procurement governance.

The role emphasizes cost saving, process improvement, and timely procurement across IT and business units, with a focus on building long‑term supplier partnerships and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration (or certification)
• 2–5 years' procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
• Experience reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiating terms
• Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships throughout negotiations
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to communicate, manage timelines, and negotiate for win/win outcomes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from supplier selection to procurement guidance.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions; maintain documentation of acquisitions.
• Develop and track renewal action plans and forecast demand to minimize costs.
• Collaborate with IT to document evaluation, integration, governance, security, and onboarding.
• Source, negotiate, and manage preferred vendors; document selection processes.
• Respond to RFPs and contracts; analyze purchasing trends and price trends.
• Review existing contracts for ongoing feasibility and maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and ordering to ensure supply.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The Procurement Specialist ensures products and services are purchased in a cost‑effective and timely manner leveraging best practices and providing exceptional customer service. Partners with departments across the organization to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and terms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services.
• Promote a culture of long‑term saving on procurement costs.
• Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on‑ and off‑boarding.
• Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
• Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
• Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Prepare and respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts.
• Evaluate and analyze purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on‑going feasibility.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed.
• Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration or certification a plus.
• 2‑5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Demonstrated skill in dealing with vendors and external suppliers while maintaining good business relationships throughout negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to initiate and facilitate communication, reach agreement on deliverables and timelines, mediate through obstacles, and negotiate toward win/win outcomes.
• Displayed ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills to evaluate and compare bids and make recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Multi‑tasking and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay structure.
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and eight (8) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Potential for growth and promotions within the organization through proven success, motivation, and teamwork.

AssistRx, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• All offers of employment with AssistRx are conditional based on the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sponsorship and/or work authorization is not available for this position.
• AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.