Procurement Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and order management activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Westlake, Ohio. This fully onsite role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced service environment and can balance accuracy, coordination, and timely follow-through across multiple transactions. The person in this position will work closely with internal partners to keep procurement operations organized, responsive, and compliant with established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate customer purchase orders alongside sales quotations to confirm pricing, product details, and order accuracy before processing.

• Prepare and release purchase orders for materials and services while ensuring complete and timely documentation.

• Maintain product and item records within internal systems with a high degree of precision and consistency.

• Handle return authorization activity and related customer credit processing in an efficient and accurate manner.

• Oversee procurement-related workflow across purchasing, order fulfillment, invoicing, and payment coordination to support smooth daily operations.

• Use business systems and tools such as Excel, Outlook, Salesforce, and NetSuite to manage records, track activity, and complete transactional tasks.

• Partner with teams across sales, operations, and finance to resolve discrepancies, answer questions, and keep orders moving forward.

• Support adherence to procurement guidelines and internal controls through accurate processing and documentation practices.

• Recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen procurement operations.

• Provide consistent administrative follow-up on open items, pending actions, and status updates to ensure deadlines are met. Requirements • Experience in procurement, purchasing support, or a related administrative operations role.

• Working knowledge of purchase order processing, buying activities, and core procurement functions.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and comfort using Outlook for daily communication.

• Hands-on experience with Salesforce and NetSuite; familiarity with additional enterprise systems is a plus.

• Ability to compare documents carefully, identify discrepancies, and maintain highly accurate records.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage follow-ups, prioritize tasks, and execute instructions reliably.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

• Background in corporate procurement and exposure to contract negotiation support are beneficial.

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