Latest Procurement Specialist Resume Samples for 2023

Andrew Giles

Procurement Specialist

858 Xyz Abc Road.

Chicago, IL – xxxxx

Email: email@example.com | Home: xxx-xxx-xxxx | Mobile: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Professional Summary

Self-starting, detail-oriented Procurement Professional with 5+ years of experience in procurement, negotiation, supply chain, process improvement, and training techniques. Excellent team-building and communication skills combined with outstanding work ethic and versatility to bring team cohesion and functional solutions to the workplace. Budget-conscientious, analytical, organized, & driven Professional thrives in a challenging, fast-paced, and stimulating work environment.

Work Experience

1) Procurement Specialist

[Company Name]- Atlanta, GA

June 2018 to Present

• Procurement services for Travel and Hospitality Services.
• Manage relationships with Airlines, Hotels, Car Rentals, and travel partners for all Marketing Meetings.
• Guide employees and managers on travel purchases, correcting and approving expense reports.
• Run various T&E reports via the Concur Intelligence reporting tool for the general ledger (GL) team and management.
• Reconcile files and continuously improve Concur Travel & Expense tools and processes.
• Perform reconciliations for unused travel/lodging credits.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager and Task Manager.

2) Acquisition Service Specialist

[Company Name]- Atlanta, GA

December 2016 to May 2018

• Purchased commodities, Goods, Services, and IT equipment.
• Reviewed requisitions daily and issued standard Purchase Orders; monitored compliance with established agreements.
• Reviewed invoices to ensure services rendered comply with contract/task order (e.g., the scope of work; hourly rates).
• Provided internal customer support to card users; enforced the P-card policies, practices & procedures.
• Maintained cardholder files; completed and maintained orderly lists of active participants; utilized online banking system(s) to make participant changes, refunds, and order cancellations.
• Maintained purchasing databases and produced management reports on purchasing activities and issues.
• Self-audit on P-Card usage for policy compliance and coding of the accounting system by inspection and comparing documents or manual calculations.
• Prepared Active Contracts, Basic Order Agreements, Contract Extensions, Documentation of Funding, Vendor Performance Reports, Task Orders, Modifications, and Change Orders.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

XYZ University – Cali, CO

June 2010 to May 2016

Skills and Strengths

• Relationship Management.
• Leadership Development.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Project management.
• Problem-Solving.
• Manages and Organizes information.
• Inventory Control, Warehouse, Distribution.
• Customer Services and Support.

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Procurement Specialist

Location – Chicago, IL

Experience – 12 Years

Summary:

We have experienced procurement specialists with experience negotiating and overseeing contractual agreements with clients.

Work Experience:

• Approve purchase requisitions, receive and process invoices, and vendor management.
• Assist in developing Requests for Proposals.
• Assist with the purchase plan.
• Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies and reconcile vendor statements to unpaid invoices.
• Run inventory reports.
• Communicate with vendors and requestors as appropriate.
• Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately by company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Research and resolve issues concerning payment and expedite as needed.
• Act as the system administrator.
• Act as the SME concerning our ERP system and other policy and procedures.

Skills:

• Time management skills.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Data Entry / Record Keeping.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Written / Oral Communication Skills.
• Proficient in SAP/Microsoft/Excel/Ariba/Outlook.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Chicago, IL

Experience – 5 Years

Work Experience:

• Prepare detailed specifications for significant contracts, the scope of services, and other contract requirements to solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors.
• Review vendor proposals and recommend vendor selection, analyze and evaluate bid specifications, and the selection of the highest ranking, most responsible bidder.
• Act as an authorized agent of the City of Chicago with the responsibility to commit resources through contracts and agreements to procure goods and services.
• Manage staff overseeing the processing and approving orders for contracted goods and services.
• Prepare reports to Assistant Procurement Officer and Deputy Procurement Officer regarding Data Tracker and contract progress.
• Review Contract agreements and work with legal and procurement departments to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and implement purchasing policies and procedures for staff and the department.
• Serve as a liaison to vendors and other city Departments such as Law, Finance, and Procurement.
• Work with departments to provide sound Scopes of Services, contract terms, costs, conditions, and contract compliance with vendors.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Lemont, IL

Experience – 7 Years

Work Duties:

• She evaluated and selected vendors for the best value, following procurement regulations.
• These materials included scientific supplies, equipment, and services.
• We conducted a cost-price analysis.
• They led technical meetings to ensure that all specifications were clearly defined for the supplier selection process.
• Responsible for initiating new contracts, monitoring existing contracts, and timely closing contracts/awards.
• Utilized the E-Auction tool, creating a more competitive environment and better pricing to reduce the cost of products and services.
• Responsible for supplier sourcing and negotiation.
• They issued RFQ for overseas & domestic suppliers.
• Coordinate with vendors on short supply/hot items to ensure timely delivery.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Reston, VA

Experience – 4 Years

Work Duties:

• Generates and manages ERP (Oracle and Kinexis) purchase order releases for production and new product launch.
• Manages purchase order actions (reschedules/cancels/expedites / confirmations/supplier exceptions).
• Establishes and maintains Lean procurement programs.
• Manages and maintains Suppliers (selection, qualification, forecasting, monitoring performance, supplier corrective actions).
• Maintains and setup up parts in ERP Item Master (Oracle and Kinexis).
• Manage quarantine items and returns to suppliers, supplier quality, react to receiving issues & discrepancies, and disposition of NCRs.
• I was quoting and sourcing components, including cost reduction activity.
• Resolves Accounts Payable issues as it applies to supplier deliveries.
• Create Material Purchase Authorizations for customers (Pricing, NCNR, and pipeline liability maintenance).
• Collects and reports on component-level PPV performance.
• Manage End of Life and difficult-to-source parts in the market.
• Manages and reviews Contract Adherence.
• Observes all applicable ISO standards and their related procedures.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Chicago, IL

Experience – 4 Years

Work Experience:

• Reviewed scopes of work and submitted them to Chicago Housing Authority for approval to hire contractors.
• Prepared and executed vendor contracts.
• Prepared service agreements and issued notices to proceed to vendors.
• Purchased building materials, maintenance, and office supplies for property managers.
• I create purchase orders involving the buying of steel.
• Review and correct, if needed, current prices and rates.
• I handle inventory control and transferring material.
• I work closely with our vendors to ensure our material is on time.
• I also work closely with sales to ensure their orders coincide with our inventory and make suggestions if necessary.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Elk Grove Village, IL

Experience – 4 Years

Work Duties:

• Respond to emails and updates.
• Contact carriers for shipments.
• Use UPS/FedEx software to prepare shipping labels.
• Contact and deal with customers about shipping methods.
• ERP and Inventory software proficiency.
• Control and manage all purchasing needs for the agency.
• Negotiate all pricing and contracts for products & services.
• Implemented online ordering for all administrative locations.
• Reduced agency supply costs by over [$] in first six {6} months.

Procurement Specialist

Location – New York, NY

Experience – 7 Years

Work Duties:

• Maintain professional relationships and liaisons with suppliers to ensure an effective
• Supply base to meet current and future cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop component and commodity negotiation packages for new, annual, and multi-year agreements and renegotiate contracts.
• Perform spend analysis and market test to identify opportunity areas for cost reduction with suppliers.
• Perform supplier evaluations; certify new suppliers and sources of supply.
• Reports on and manages material spending for assigned commodity areas.
• Provide price data and information required for bidding, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Supports buyers in resolving price hold and future price variances with suppliers.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing Manager and VP of Supply chain in preparing reports and presentations.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Atlanta North, GA

Experience – 7 Years

Work Responsibilities:

• Place Purchase Orders, obtain order confirmations, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery for several sites.
• Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and category managers.
• Support the implementation of supplier and other initiatives led by Category managers and Site Buyers.
• We are expediting delivery confirmation dates that meet our MRP and production needs.
• Pricing Discrepancies versus Quantity Pricing.
• Experience in carrying out 3-Bids and a buy via SAP.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office.

Skills:

• Forecast and Analysis Inventory.
• Time management skills.
• Independent & Take Charge.
• Multi-Task Management.
• Domestic and International Experiences.
• Human Resources, Payroll, and Safety Coordinator.
• Billing, Accounts Receivables, and Collections.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Atlanta, GA

Experience – 8 Years

Work Responsibilities:

• Solicit vendor quotes, manage vendor bids, and execute vendor contracts.
• Demonstrate expertise with contract language and commercial terms and conditions.
• Ensure all orders are executed correctly and promptly.
• Negotiate contract conditions with vendors.
• Complete complex large dollar value contracts.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and off-boarding.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and long-term vendor relations.
• Work seamlessly with customer representatives, sales reps, and account managers to complete customer orders and grow LDR’s business.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Alpharetta, GA

Experience – 7 Years

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with key stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships, and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
• Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage preparation, implementation, and execution of procurement processes.
• Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings, and best practices.
• Work with the finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist Vendor Manager in vendor selection, management, and performance.
• To improve business, perform sourcing, liaise, and negotiate with new and existing suppliers.
• Renegotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and additional value for spend.
• Create documentation necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.
• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Review supplies, works, and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practices.
• Provide updates about procurement-related progress and potential delays daily to the Business Manager.

Procurement Specialist

Location – Tucker, GA

Experience – 8 Years

Work Experience:

• Develop relationships with logistics vendors and work with the vendor and warehouse operations managers to establish operations requirements.
• Execute cost analysis to control costs and actualize plans to reduce freight costs.
• Train new hires and mentor staff on new business processes; advise contract manufacturers on planning and system logistics.
• She devised and implemented strategies to improve operations and inventory control.
• Tracked special orders to ensure fulfillment, reviewed planned orders and recommended processes for future orders.
• Worked with consultants to source suppliers and vendors; secured competitive inventory and pricing for raw materials.
• Controlled inventory levels and worked with plant manufacturing operations, logistics teams, suppliers, and the demand planning department.
• Reviewed delivery orders and evaluated availability, lead times, and manufacturing process need.

Skills:

• Supply Chain Management.
• Contract Management.
• Analysis Skills.
• Project Management.
• Product Management.
• Strategic Planning.
• Data Analysis Skills.
• Category Management.