Procurement Specialist at Accentuate Staffing

Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a nonprofit in Raleigh, NC. The Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of necessary resources. This is a full time, permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized technical work in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Gather information and analyze procurement requirements and bids to ensure the best value and compliance with standards.
• Award purchase orders and contracts by determining sources of supply, availability, cost, inventory trends, and addressing any discrepancies or errors.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess inventory, shortages, or expirations, ensuring optimal inventory management
• Identify and communicate supply delays to downstream colleagues and planning managers to mitigate potential production disruptions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and contracting, preferably in a government environment
• General knowledge of planning and purchasing processes, including inventory management and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software.