Procurement Specialist

The Superior Group; Gahanna, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

The Superior Group is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Support Specialist based in Gahanna, Ohio. You will provide administrative and purchasing support to the Procurement team, helping ensure reliable day-to-day service for internal customers while supporting strategic sourcing for large-project buyouts.

Located at our Advanced Logistics and Manufacturing Facility, you will manage accounts, coordinate orders and deliveries, and support quotes and bid comparisons.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bonus points for degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer procurement accounts and systems (Amazon Business, Staples Advantage, TradeTapp, etc.).
• Coordinate routine purchasing needs and maintain accurate records.
• Collect vendor quotes and prepare pricing comparisons for purchasing decisions.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and vendor follow-up; escalate issues as needed.
• Support project purchasing and bid comparisons with Procurement team and Project Operations.
• Expedite deliveries and resolve order, shipping, and pricing issues.
• Provide backup support to Inventory and Logistics.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows and account management.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business/SC/Logistics

Tools

Amazon Business

Staples Advantage

TradeTapp

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ohio

Reporting To: Kimberly Fowler

Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 / hour

Description

Position: Procurement Support Specialist
Reports to: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Gahanna, Ohio
Salary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for a highly-organized and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to provide administrative, coordination, and purchasing support to the Procurement team. The Procurement Coordinator will help ensure reliable day-to-day service for internal customers while supporting strategic sourcing and large-project buyouts. This position will help manage procurement accounts and systems, coordinate orders and deliveries, support quote and bid comparisons. This role is based at our Advanced Logistics and Manufacturing Facility (ALF) in Gahanna, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer procurement accounts and systems, including Amazon Business, Staples Advantage, TradeTapp, and other vendor platforms, including user access, onboarding, offboarding, and account maintenance
• Coordinate routine purchasing needs, including building supplies, hard hats, and other operational needs, and maintain accurate purchasing records
• Collect vendor quotes, request supplier information, and prepare pricing spreadsheets, quote comparisons, and supporting documentation for purchasing decisions and project buyouts
• Track purchase orders, confirmations, deliveries, open items, and vendor follow-up, communicating status and escalating exceptions as appropriate
• Support project purchasing and bid comparisons in coordination with the Procurement team and Project Operations
• Expedite deliveries and resolve routine order, shipping, pricing, and vendor issues
• Provide backup support to Inventory and Logistics team
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement workflows, documentation, account management, and process consistency

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, vendor coordination, or a related role
• Required: You are proficient in Microsoft Office
• Bonus Points: You have earned an associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• Bonus Points: You have experience with purchasing or procurement in the construction industry

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off