We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a Long-term Contract position in Kennesaw, Georgia. This role is well suited for someone who works carefully with data, stays organized across multiple priorities, and can independently manage procurement-related tasks from request through payment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to maintain productive vendor relationships while ensuring purchasing records and transactions remain accurate.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review internal purchase requests and create purchase orders with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Investigate invoice and order mismatches, coordinate with relevant parties, and drive issues through to resolution.<br>• Monitor outstanding purchase orders, follow up on delayed items, and help ensure orders are completed or closed appropriately.<br>• Manage procurement activities across the full procure-to-pay workflow, maintaining compliance with established purchasing practices.<br>• Keep purchasing documentation current, organized, and free from errors to support efficient processing and audit readiness.<br>• Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, delivery timing, and overall service expectations.<br>• Track order status and address exceptions proactively to reduce delays and improve fulfillment outcomes.<br>• Support day-to-day buying activities by applying sound analytical thinking and careful attention to detail in transactional work.