Procurement Specialist - Early Career Opportunity

Sabrosura Foods; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Monroe, WI to support routine purchasing and procurement operations. You will issue POs, obtain quotations, and coordinate orders across facilities, working closely with the Senior Buyer and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes Excel-based analysis, ERP data handling, and reporting to drive accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in related fields.
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• ERP experience preferred; Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience with purchasing, supplier communications, POs, or reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase routine materials, supplies, and services from approved suppliers.
• Obtain supplier quotations and create, process, and maintain purchase orders.
• Coordinate order activity and correspond on shipment status and schedules.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier data for reporting.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyses using Excel and ERP data.
• Support projects and continuous improvement within procurement.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Supplier communication

Procurement reporting

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Procurement Specialist - Early Career Opportunity

Full Time Clerical Monroe, WI, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1417

Salary Range: $24.00 To $27.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist supports the procurement team by purchasing routine materials, supplies, and services while providing administrative and analytical support for procurement operations. This role is responsible for issuing purchase orders for routine, pre-negotiated items, obtaining supplier quotations, coordinating order activity, and maintaining procurement records. Working closely with the Senior Buyer and internal stakeholders, the Procurement Specialist helps ensure timely purchasing, accurate documentation, and efficient procurement processes across multiple facilities. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to analyze data and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Purchase routine materials, supplies, and services from approved suppliers using established pricing and procurement guidelines.
• Obtain supplier quotations and create, process, and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Review order confirmations and coordinate with suppliers regarding order acknowledgments, shipment status, delivery schedules, and purchasing inquiries.
• Assist in resolving purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, purchasing documentation, and procurement files.
• Prepare procurement reports, purchasing analyses, and operational metrics using Microsoft Excel and ERP data.
• Download, organize, and analyze procurement data to support reporting, decision‑making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support procurement projects and process improvements, including supplier transitions, packaging evaluations, product sample coordination, and other departmental initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the procurement team through spreadsheet management, reporting, documentation, and day‑to‑day procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other cross‑functional teams to support procurement activities across Wisconsin and California facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of supplier, pricing, and company information.
• Assume additional procurement responsibilities and purchasing authority as skills develop and business needs evolve.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, inventory control, or a related business support role preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is preferred.
• Experience with purchasing, supplier communications, purchase orders, or procurement reporting is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize ERP systems and procurement software.
• Ability to interpret purchasing data and identify discrepancies.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
• Occasionally walk throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to focus on computer screens for extended periods.