Procurement Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Richmond, VA (Job ID 10099010)

Description

Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract (1 year)
Pay Rate: $26-$30/HR

Are you a motivated procurement professional with a passion for engineering and a knack for strategic sourcing? We're looking for a Procurement Specialist to play a vital role in ensuring our client's organization has the right materials and equipment to keep projects moving forward. In this position, you will be the key driver in selecting and managing vendors, negotiating the best deals, and maintaining seamless supply chain operations to support our engineering initiatives. Your expertise will help us achieve operational excellence while fostering strong supplier relationships and maximizing cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function
• Work within a given budget to purchase goods and services
• Ensure items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms
• Compare prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions
• Negotiate with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time
• Order goods on a continuing basis to maintain inventory levels
• Review invoices for accuracy, and authorize accounts payable department to issue payment
• Evaluate performance of certain vendors to decide whether to continue buying from them
• Inventory items to determine which ones need to be purchased
• Enter data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database
• Interface with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities
• Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process
• Transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and support documents to supplier
• Track order acknowledgement, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers
• Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs
• Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, report non-conformance activity

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent analytical skills to compare prices, evaluate vendor performance, and assess inventory needs
• Proficiency in managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate documentation
• Ability to review invoices for accuracy and ensure compliance with contractual agreements
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with procurement software and database management (Sage, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills:

• Knowledge of engineering specifications and technical requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement automation tools
• Certification in purchasing or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPM)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory management or related experience, preferably in an engineering or technical setting
• High School or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field, preferred

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to collaborate across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits:
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Ready to leverage your procurement expertise in a dynamic engineering setting? If you're driven, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team!
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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