<p><strong>Job Description</strong>: </p><p>Senior Specialist, Procurement is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across the organization. This role involves sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management to ensure the best value is obtained for all indirect procurement activities. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong> </p><p>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories such as IT, operations, capital, professional services, facilities management, marketing, and HR services with a focus on capital equipment and construction </p><p>• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends that may impact supply and pricing. </p><p>• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including document preparation, bid analysis, and supplier selection. </p><p>• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and service level agreements. </p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conducting regular business reviews to ensure performance metrics are met. </p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with the organization's procurement strategy. </p><p>• Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any issues related to delivery, quality, or compliance. </p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement process to increase efficiency and effectiveness. </p><p>• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. </p><p>• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and prepare reports for management review. </p><p>• Support team members sharing knowledge and best practices. </p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Engagement Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a product-based e-commerce business, is seeking an experienced <strong>Inventory & Procurement Consultant</strong> to stabilize and optimize their current inventory operations. This is a hands-on, project-based role focused on cleaning up inventory data, improving purchasing discipline, and establishing scalable processes to support growth and cash flow efficiency.</p><p>The consultant will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to bring structure, visibility, and accuracy to inventory management across <strong>Shopify</strong> and <strong>Sage</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Conduct a comprehensive audit of all SKUs across Shopify and Sage to assess product performance, identify inactive/dead stock, and validate inventory accuracy</li><li>Reconcile inventory discrepancies between systems, ensuring alignment of quantities, valuation, and SKU mapping</li><li>Analyze sales velocity and product movement to distinguish <strong>core (always-on)</strong> vs. <strong>seasonal/limited-run</strong> SKUs</li><li>Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to define and validate core product assortment</li><li>Develop and implement inventory control frameworks, including:</li><li>Reorder points</li><li>Min/max inventory levels</li><li>Safety stock thresholds</li><li>Build structured purchasing and replenishment processes to reduce overbuying and excess inventory</li><li>Create demand forecasting models to support short- and long-term inventory planning</li><li>Establish differentiated buying strategies for core products vs. seasonal or promotional launches</li><li>Communicate directly with suppliers to optimize:</li><li>Lead times</li><li>Order quantities</li><li>Purchasing cadence</li><li>Identify process gaps and system inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions</li><li>Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support transition to a permanent hire</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Key Deliverables</p><ul><li>Dead stock and excess inventory analysis report with liquidation recommendations</li><li>Defined <strong>Core SKU List</strong> with clear stocking strategy</li><li>Fully reconciled and aligned inventory data between Shopify and Sage</li><li>Inventory management SOPs and process documentation</li><li>18-month purchasing and inventory planning calendar (including order timing and cash outflow visibility)</li><li>Forecasting model to guide ongoing procurement decisions </li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Admin to support sourcing and vendor coordination for a manufacturing organization based in Lynn, Massachusetts. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to purchasing-related activities through research, documentation, and pricing support in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate enjoys investigative work, stays organized when handling repetitive tasks, and communicates effectively while working with supplier information and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct online research to identify supplier information, product details, and supporting data needed for sourcing decisions.<br>• Organize and maintain vendor quotes, pricing records, and related documentation to ensure accurate purchasing support.<br>• Assist with gathering cost information for ingredients or materials by reviewing supplier inputs and compiling comparisons.<br>• Work from provided vendor lists and sourcing direction to help collect information needed for ongoing purchasing activities.<br>• Update spreadsheets and tracking files in Microsoft Excel to monitor quotes, vendor responses, and item details.<br>• Support the sourcing team with administrative purchasing tasks, including data entry, follow-up, and record accuracy.<br>• Communicate with vendors as needed to request information, confirm details, and document responses clearly.<br>• Help maintain continuity of supply information by tracking relevant vendor and pricing updates for the team.
<p>We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to support daily procurement operations for a growing team in Gainesville, Florida. This Long-term Contract position focuses on coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining accurate order documentation, and helping ensure materials are available when needed. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across purchasing functions to keep supply processes running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily</p><p>· Review procurement ticket queue; validate required details (customer, ship-to, part numbers, qty, requested-by, required date).</p><p>· Convert ticket → PO in CW.</p><p>· Place orders (CDW / TD SYNNEX / Pax8 etc.) and attach order confirmations.</p><p>· Update ETAs/backorders/substitutions; route approvals back to requester when substitutions required.</p><p>· Update receiving status when deliveries occur (or ensure it’s updated by the right team).</p><p>Weekly</p><p>· Open PO review:</p><p>o Past-due ETAs</p><p>o Unreceived shipments</p><p>o Orders missing confirmations</p><p>· Renewals review in CW (30/60/90-day horizon):</p><p>o Confirm renewal intent with AM/client owner</p><p>o Ensure vendor-side renewal is executed</p><p>o Trigger agreement update ticket to Billing for recurring line adjustments (so billing stays correct)</p><p>· Bill.com processing (2-way match):</p><p>o Intake vendor bills</p><p>o Match to PO (and receiving status if present)</p><p>o Route approvals per policy</p><p>o Resolve mismatches (price, qty, missing PO)</p><p>Event-driven</p><p>· RMAs/returns:</p><p>o Initiate with vendor</p><p>o Track shipments, credits, replacements</p><p>o Ensure the credit is reflected in Bill.com trail and the PO lifecycle</p><p>· Discrepancy handling:</p><p>o Wrong item/short ship/damage → coordinate fix and record outcome</p>