Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Jobtailor; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mesa, AZ is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, oversee equipment, parts and services purchasing, and ensure alignment with quality and cost targets. You will lead quotes, negotiate pricing, and develop strategies with vendors to secure reliable supply.

The role requires collaboration with site leadership, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to reducing lead times and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 years of industry experience in procurement or supply chain
• Broad knowledge of Purchasing & Inventory Control methods
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent vendor relations and negotiation abilities
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement requirements for assigned suppliers
• Perform complex duties related to procurement of equipment, parts, and services
• Prepare and analyze quotes and negotiate pricing options
• Collaborate with Site Leadership to understand client needs
• Use negotiations to reduce costs, lead times and improve quality
• Plan quoting strategies for new vendors and expand current supplier volume
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services
• Review supplier performance via the Supplier Scorecard Program
• Communicate material problems and research solutions to prevent supply issues
• Expedite orders to meet inventory guidelines
• Search for new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, and catalogs
• Perform bid analyses to determine awarded vendors
• Maintain supplier database and updates
• Coordinate with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes
• Generate reports from ERP and analyze data

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Responsible for managing all procurement requirements for assigned Suppliers
• Perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the procurement of equipment, parts, and services
• Prepare and analyze quotes and negotiate pricing options
• Works with Site Leadership in developing a strong understanding of client business and associated needs
• Utilize negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, lead times and quality for existing materials
• Plans quoting strategies for targeting new vendors and expansion of current vendor’s volume
• Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
• Quarterly review of assigned Suppliers’ performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program
• Quarterly meetings with key vendors to discuss scorecards and future business direction
• Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required
• Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and researches solutions to prevent supply issues
• Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers
• Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times
• Submits orders to selected vendor
• Expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines
• Communicates the demand/ volume/ delivery time changes to Inventory Planning staff
• Resolve all material issues
• Follows up on backorders
• Initiates bid/quote process for new business
• Searches new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, and catalogs
• Performs bid analysis comparison to determine which vendors are awarded the business
• Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes
• Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system
• Reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and industry work experience
• Three (3) years of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity
• Broad and thorough knowledge of Purchasing & Inventory Control methods, principles and practices
• Effective oral & written communications skills
• Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Very good sourcing & negotiation skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas, etc.)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Procurement Management, including vendor negotiations, supplier relationship management, and inventory control. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support business operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Purchasing & Inventory Control
• Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchasing Methods
• Inventory Control Principles
• Sourcing Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Bid Analysis
• Excel Proficiency
• ERP Systems
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Quote Preparation
• Supplier Scorecard Program

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Supplier Management
• Vendor Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Material Issues Resolution
• Business Process Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP System