Strategic Procurement Analyst: Cost Savings & Vendor Partner

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join the team in downtown New York. You will support day-to-day purchasing and procurement, work with vendors, and ensure cost-efficient purchasing of goods and services.

You will manage purchase orders, track spending, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, or vendor management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with purchase orders and procurement systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating directly with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day procurement and purchasing process
• Create, process, and track purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, orders, deliveries, and discrepancies
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes and assist with vendor selection
• Negotiate pricing and terms when appropriate
• Maintain accurate vendor, purchasing, and contract records
• Monitor orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams
• Assist with vendor onboarding and maintain vendor documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce costs
• Prepare procurement reports and track spending as needed

Skills

Procurement experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel skills

Vendor management

Independent working

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Northbound Executive Search is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join the team in downtown New York. You will support day-to-day purchasing and procurement, work with vendors, and ensure cost-efficient purchasing of goods and services.

You will manage purchase orders, track spending, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to optimize processes and reduce costs.