Procurement Specialist

Insight Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Durham, NC is looking for a procurement professional to coordinate supplier onboarding, create SAP POs, and support ongoing PO administration. You will work closely with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, and vendors to ensure timely, accurate purchasing.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in procurement or related fields, with SAP experience and familiarity with Venminder and Samanage. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good communication are essential in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, or related function.
• Experience creating and maintaining purchase orders and vendor/supplier information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers and process vendor requests in Venminder and other systems.
• Create SAP purchase orders and support PO administration, including updates and issue resolution.
• Prepare and maintain weekly Open PO reports and follow up with stakeholders.
• Maintain SAP PO workflow approvals and related changes.
• Assist with vendor master data cleanup and accuracy improvements.
• Support contract research and respond to internal requests.
• Prepare monthly spend reports and other procurement reports.
• Manage procurement-related AP tickets with AP, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to routine inquiries about POs, suppliers, and purchasing processes.
• Maintain procurement records per procedures and controls.
• Escalate transactional issues to the appropriate procurement resources.
• Support additional tactical procurement activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Venminder

Samanage

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the onboarding of new suppliers, including processing vendor requests and maintaining required information within Venminder and other applicable systems.
• Create purchase orders in SAP and support ongoing PO administration, including funding, maintenance, updates, and resolution of routine PO-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain the weekly Open PO report, identify outstanding items, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with stakeholders.
• Maintain and update SAP PO workflow approvals, including routing and approval-related changes.
• Support SAP vendor master data cleanup and maintenance to improve the accuracy and completeness of supplier information.
• Assist with general contract research, including locating agreements, gathering relevant contract information, and responding to routine internal requests.
• Prepare and update monthly spend reports and other recurring Procurement reports.
• Manage and follow up on Procurement-related Accounts Payable tickets in Samanage, partnering with AP, suppliers, and internal stakeholders as needed to resolve issues.
• Respond to routine stakeholder inquiries and requests related to purchase orders, suppliers, purchasing processes, and other Procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in accordance with established procedures and internal controls.
• Identify transactional issues requiring escalation and route them to the appropriate Procurement or Category Management resource.
• Support additional tactical Procurement and Purchasing activities based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This role supports the day-to-day execution of procurement activities, helping ensure purchasing transactions, supplier information, and related processes are completed accurately and timely. The position will work closely with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, internal stakeholders, and suppliers while enabling Category Management resources to focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and other higher-value initiatives.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, or a related business function preferred.
• Previous experience creating and maintaining purchase orders and working with vendor/supplier information.
• Experience working within an ERP system required; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting vendor onboarding or vendor master data processes preferred.
• Experience working in a corporate Procurement or Supply Chain environment preferred.
• - Working knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate transactional data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a relatively high volume of requests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, review, and maintain purchasing/spend data.
• Ability to learn and effectively use systems such as SAP, Venminder, Samanage, and other procurement applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong follow-through and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently on routine transactions while recognizing when issues require escalation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].