Remote Strategic Procurement Expert

Eis group usa; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Remote or hybrid work options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Eis group usa is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing activities, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include managing POs, supplier communications, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to meet budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with POs, bids, contracts, invoices, and supplier documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier communications.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Research markets and suppliers to identify competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable services.
• Request, review, and compare quotations, bids, proposals, and supplier pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements when appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier deliveries to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.
• Track procurement activities, expenditures, savings, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, vendor information, and procurement documentation.
• Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice, payment, and purchase-order discrepancies.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, performance reviews, and contract renewals.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve purchasing processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Assist with sourcing projects, competitive bidding exercises, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier risks, product availability, lead times, and potential supply disruptions.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analyses, and management updates as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Eis group usa is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing activities, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring cost-effective procurement in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include managing POs, supplier communications, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to meet budgets and timelines.