Strategic Procurement Specialist: Cost Savings & Vendors

RXinsider LTD.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

AssistRx, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to secure cost-effective purchases and timely services. You will partner with departments to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract terms.

Responsibilities include managing POs, RFPs, and document control, while driving supplier relationships and renewal planning. Strong contracts experience and MS Office proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in supply chain or business.
• 2–5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiating terms.
• Strong vendor relationship management during negotiations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to negotiate deliverables, timelines, and win/win outcomes.
• Experience with all organizational levels and data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from supplier selection to sourcing guidance.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and maintain procurement docs.
• Promote cost-saving procurement practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT on evaluation, license provisioning, security, and onboarding.
• Track renewal dates and develop action plans for upcoming renewals.
• Assist stakeholders in identifying tools to improve business effectiveness.
• Build and manage vendor selection and document processes.
• Negotiate with suppliers for advantageous terms and engage vendors.
• Issue RFPs and manage contracts.
• Analyze purchasing trends to forecast demand and cut costs.
• Review contracts for ongoing feasibility.
• Maintain long-term vendor relationships.
• Coordinate payment, delivery, and ordering to ensure supply.
• Perform risk assessments on contracts and agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytics

MS Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AssistRx, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to secure cost-effective purchases and timely services. You will partner with departments to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract terms.

Responsibilities include managing POs, RFPs, and document control, while driving supplier relationships and renewal planning. Strong contracts experience and MS Office proficiency are essential for success.