Procurement Specialist (Construction)

Ascendion; La Crosse (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off / Paid time off - 5 days

Paid vacation time 10-15 days

Holidays and floating holiday

Ascendion Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing strategy within defined categories, engaging senior stakeholders and guiding procurement decisions. The role oversees sourcing processes, manages materials and reports for leadership, and delivers strategic advice across business areas.

Key functions include defining category strategies, maintaining knowledge of business drivers, and building long-term relationships with strategic suppliers while ensuring compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of procurement, sourcing techniques and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement or purchasing is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define category strategy and sourcing plans.
• Maintain knowledge of business drivers and how they affect strategy.
• Act as SME on procurement policies, processes and best practices.
• Manage sourcing activities for projects with timely delivery and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and identify new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the sourcing process and advise at each stage.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy and pipelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills, interc. &

Strong analytical & decision-making

Understanding of procurement & supply

Experience in procurement or purchases

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business's sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
• Experience in procurement or purchasing

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• 5-7 years experience

Location

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $78,000 - $91,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long term disability insurance[shortterm disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]