Procurement Specialist

Its-Logistics,-LL; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS Logistics is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage vendor relationships and the purchasing process across multiple Distribution Services campuses in Reno, NV. You will place and track purchase orders, monitor vendor performance, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Operations to minimize disruptions and drive cost-effective purchasing.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of procurement experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a distribution center or logistics environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Positive, team-first attitude and ability to multi-task across multiple business groups.

Responsibilities

• Create, place, and track purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment across multiple ITS Distribution Services campuses.
• Monitor vendor performance, including delivery reliability, quality, responsiveness, and service levels; escalate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Source new vendors and evaluate capabilities, pricing, quality, and service to meet business needs.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, service terms, and other commercial terms to maximize value.
• Collaborate with Operations to minimize disruptions to warehouse activities and ensure service continuity.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to purchasing and vendor management.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to build a successful career in a trillion-dollar global industry? ITS Logistics is one of the fastest growing, exciting logistics companies in the United States providing creative supply chain solutions to Fortune 500 companies. With unmatched agility, sense of urgency, and work ethic, ITS commits to a relentless pursuit of excellence and leading from the front to keep the world moving, every day.

What makes us different is our focus on people and culture. We are offering more than just a job; we’re offering career opportunities that you can build your life around. As part of that commitment, we equip our teams with best tools available – including modern AI technology – to help them work smarter, move faster, and focus on high-value work. We need the best talent to continue to invest, grow and win every day and are looking for people with the right mindset – honest, adaptable, and commitment.

When you join our herd, we invest in your personal and professional growth with paid training, providing resources and support to learn everything you need to know about the supply chain industry. We empower you to seize every opportunity and thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing vendor relationships, overseeing the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods required to support multiple Distribution Services campuses. This role serves as the primary liaison between ITS, vendors, and internal stakeholders, fostering strong supplier partnerships while driving cost‑effective purchasing decisions and maintaining service continuity.

The Procurement Specialist will initiate, place, and track purchase orders again, monitor supplier performance, resolve procurement issues, negotiate with vendors when appropriate, and collaborate closely with Operations to minimize disruptions to warehouse activities. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain standardized purchasing practices and vendor management processes to ensure consistency and operational excellence across campuses.

Principle Accountabilities

• Create, place, and track purchase orders for a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment supporting multiple clients across a single ITS Distribution Services warehouse campus
• Monitor vendor performance, including delivery reliability, product quality, responsiveness, and service levels, escalating concerns and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Source new vendors and evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and service to support business needs
• Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, service agreements, and other commercial terms to maximize value while maintaining quality and service expectations.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Administrative teams, handling purchase requests and assisting with questions related to past purchases
• Interface with clients, as required, to place potential purchases at their request
• Assist in creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to purchasing and vendor management
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Two + years of procurement experience, preferably in a distribution center setting
• Excellent organizational skills and problem resolution skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize needs for multiple business groups simultaneously

Physical Demands

• Constantly operates a computer, phone, and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Close visual acuity is required for data analysis, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Required to walk, stand, bend, or reach.
• Will be exposed to typical warehouse environments (varying temperatures, moderate noise) when inspecting inventory or meeting with logistics personnel.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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