Procurement Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Procurement Specialist to support our sourcing and vendor management efforts for the next 2-3 months. This role is ideal for someone with early to mid-level procurement experience who excels at identifying suppliers, managing RFP processes, and analyzing pricing data to drive cost-effective decisions. This role is fully onsite, no exceptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and engage vendors to support business needs, leveraging both traditional and creative sourcing strategies
• Lead and support Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including preparation, distribution, and evaluation of responses
• Proactively pre-qualify vendors through effective communication via phone and email to ensure alignment with business requirements
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support ongoing procurement initiatives
• Review and analyze vendor proposals and pricing submissions to support decision-making
• Compare bid results against internal budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain accurate procurement data, documentation, and reporting within internal systems
• Learn and effectively utilize new procurement tools or systems as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Hands-on experience with vendor sourcing and RFP processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage vendors via email and phone
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when sourcing suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and compare pricing data
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation

About Us

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