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Procurement Specialist in Greensboro, NC

Procurement Specialist job description

Procurement specialists need excellent communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers. Firms look for candidates with strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial data and identify potential cost savings. Top candidates have a deep understanding of industry standards and regulations, as well as proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Generally, employers look for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and at least two years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Typical procurement specialist duties:

Negotiating contracts with vendors and managing relationships with suppliersMonitoring and analyzing market trends and researching industry suppliersEstablishing quality assurance standards and verifying the quality of purchased productsMaintaining accurate records of purchases and expensesManaging inventory levels and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery

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Salary for Procurement Specialist in Greensboro, NC

49250 - 78750

Low
49250
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
63000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
78750
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Supply Chain Analyst 67000 79000 91000 Supply Chain Planner 64500 76000 88500 Supply Chain Specialist 61500 71000 82500 Procurement Director 160000 180000 200000 Procurement Manager 86000 116250 134750 Purchasing Manager 67750 83000 97250 Purchasing Assistant 43000 49000 56750 Buyer 50000 66500 83000

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