Procurement Specialist

Vivid Impact; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Zusammenfassung

Vivid Impact in Louisville is seeking a Procurement Specialist to handle materials sourcing, vendor relationships, and cost-effective purchasing. You will process purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and align procurement with production schedules.

This full-time role offers a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life and short-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and more.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive procurement experience with vendors and pricing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to read purchasing documents and manuals.
• Strong organization, math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Manage purchasing and vendor relationships, create purchase orders and ensure supplier pricing and service meets expectations.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to develop new sources and favorable terms.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery, communicating updates to internal teams.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and accounting to understand needs and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and assist with invoice discrepancies.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Reading documents

Organization & math

Time management

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

About Vivid Impact

Vivid Impact has been a pioneer in the graphic communications industry for over 50 years, growing from a small commercial printing service into providing solutions that enhance brand engagement and performance.

Since our founding in 1974, we have combined creativity with precision to deliver innovative print and digital solutions that drive success. With a team of over 300 dedicated professionals, we are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on our team, partners, and the communities we serve. Guided by our mission, we strive to be the trusted partner for organizations looking to achieve better results, providing solutions that enhance brand engagement and performance.

Job Overview

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality products at the best possible prices. This role involves coordinating outside purchases from quote through billing and maintaining effective communication with vendors to meet company requirements.

Schedule Details

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Compensation Details & Benefits

• $55,000-$60,000 annual salary.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• And more!

What You'll Do

• Manage Purchasing & Vendor Relationships Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, including creating purchase orders and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Ensure suppliers meet expectations for pricing, quality, and service.
• Source & Negotiate with Suppliers Identify and develop new supply sources as needed while negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements. Continuously look for cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Track Orders & Ensure Timely Delivery Monitor order status and coordinate with vendors to ensure materials and components arrive on time. Communicate updates internally to keep operations running smoothly.
• Coordinate with Internal Teams Work closely with departments such as production, sales, and accounting to understand needs and resolve issues. Support business operations by ensuring materials are available when needed.
• Maintain Accuracy & Resolve Issues Keep accurate purchasing records, documentation, and inventory data. Assist with invoice discrepancies and ensure all transactions are completed correctly.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or a related field, with a proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to read and interpret purchasing-related documents, including catalogs and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and math skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Vivid Impact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.