DescriptionJob Title: Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
Salary Range: $16-$18 (Depending on experience)
Work Hours: Full-time, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, with occasional overtime
Summary:
Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist oversees agency-wide procurement, contract administration, and purchasing activities. This role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical support, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Preferably certified as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent
Valid Louisiana Driver's License
Minimum two years of professional procurement experience; certification can substitute for one year
Skills:
Proficient in purchasing methods and procedures
Knowledgeable about purchasing laws and procedures
Familiarity with automated purchasing systems
Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service-oriented
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and multitask effectively
Capable of interpreting rules and regulations
Duties:
Review and approve purchase orders
Assist with RFP evaluations and contract negotiations
Coordinate bid processes
Consult with vendors for pricing and availability
Provide guidance to departmental staff on purchasing needs
Administer purchasing programs, such as P-Card
Maintain procurement records and policies
Conduct audits for compliance
Provide training and direction to staff
Physical Demands:
Primarily sedentary, with occasional walking and standing; may involve climbing stairs and lifting up to 25lbs.
Equipment:
Standard office equipment including computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, etc.
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.
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's 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.
