Procurement Specialist

Australia-Employment; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Raleigh, NC to support purchasing activities, manage vendor communications, and coordinate with internal teams for cost-effective procurement.

The role involves handling purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining records, with opportunities to develop negotiation skills and advance within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, and services.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and update records.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues related to quality or delivery.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory control

Excel

Organization

Tools

ERP software

Purchase orders system

Job description

Procurement Specialist

$50000 - $50000 per year | Raleigh, NC | On-site | Permanent

Join a growing real estate organization and play a key role supporting purchasing, vendors, and property operations!

A bit about us:

We are a growing real estate organization supporting a diverse portfolio of properties and ongoing improvement projects. Our team works collaboratively across property management, construction, finance, and operations to keep our communities running efficiently.

We're looking for an organized and resourceful Procurement Specialist to support purchasing activities across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, or warehouse operations who wants to continue developing their career with a growing company.

Why join us?

• $50,000 base salary + bonus
• Growing organization with opportunities for advancement
• Exposure to purchasing, vendor management, and property operations
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to develop procurement and negotiation skills
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Job Details

As a Procurement Specialist, you'll support the purchasing activities that keep our property operations, maintenance teams, and improvement projects running efficiently.

You'll be responsible for processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining purchasing records, communicating with vendors, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure materials and services are acquired accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Purchasing & Order Processing

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, and services
• Track orders from placement through delivery
• Monitor delivery schedules and follow up on outstanding orders
• Help resolve delayed, missing, damaged, or incorrect shipments
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation
• Update purchasing and internal systems with current order information

Vendor & Contract Support

• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, pricing, delivery, and service
• Assist with reviewing vendor pricing, terms, and service expectations
• Help prepare and update basic procurement agreements under supervision
• Monitor vendor performance
• Escalate concerns involving quality, delivery, pricing, or service
• Assist with identifying potential cost-saving opportunities

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with property management, construction, finance, maintenance, and operations teams
• Understand purchasing needs and help ensure materials and services are available when needed
• Provide guidance regarding purchasing procedures
• Ensure purchases follow established internal processes
• Coordinate deliveries, returns, replacements, and issue resolution

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain organized records of purchases, contracts, and vendor communications
• Assist with procurement reporting
• Help track spending and vendor performance
• Support audit and compliance activities
• Assist with identifying purchasing trends and cost-saving opportunities

Warehouse & Inventory Support

This is primarily a procurement position, but occasional hands-on support may include:

• Receiving and verifying deliveries
• Organizing and staging materials for pickup
• Performing basic inventory counts
• Helping ensure materials and supplies are accurately tracked

What We're Looking For

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, warehouse operations, inventory, or a related field preferred
• Experience processing or tracking purchase orders is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal departments
• Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to develop negotiation and vendor-management skills
• Experience with a procurement or ERP system is preferred, but we're open to someone who can learn quickly
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments
• Comfortable providing occasional hands-on support with deliveries and inventory
• Ability to work on-site in Wake Forest, NC

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.