Procurement Lead

The Procurement Lead supports enterprise-wide procurement initiatives by coordinating vendor programs, administering supplier accounts, and assisting business units with purchasing-related needs. This role serves as the primary contact for approved vendor programs, office supply management, and travel program support. This role partners with team members and cross-functional business units to resolve issues and maintain accurate records and reporting.

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned national vendor programs.
• Monitor new locations and acquisitions and coordinate timely onboarding to approved vendor programs and purchasing accounts.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve service, billing, ordering, and account issues.
• Manage company office supply programs and assist locations and departments with procurement-related requests.
• Administer user access for vendor portals, purchasing platforms, and related systems; maintain accurate access and account records.
• Promote the use of approved vendors and purchasing programs; monitor activity and identify opportunities to improve compliance and participation.
• Support the Company’s travel programs and assist team members with travel issues and inquiries.
• Review travel and purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve spend visibility, and support policy compliance.
• Process expense reports weekly with accurate general ledger coding and allocation.
• Process utility invoices with accurate general ledger coding and allocation; maintain utility accrual schedules and supporting records for month-end reporting.
• Respond to procurement inquiries and assist with spend tracking, vendor reporting, procurement analytics, and assigned special projects.
• Partner with Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve billing discrepancies, payment concerns, and account inquiries.
• Manage unclaimed property due diligence mailings, returned correspondence, documentation tracking and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
• Coordinate annual 1099 mailings and assist employees and vendors with reporting, distribution, and mailing questions.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of general ledger structure and accounts payable processes to serve as backup for all check runs, and other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of procurement, purchasing, vendor administration, accounts payable, and general ledger processes.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to organize records, manage multiple priorities, and meet recurring deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues, coordinate resolution, and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to analyze purchasing, travel, utility, and vendor data for accuracy, trends, compliance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and enterprise resource planning systems; D365 Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, vendors, business units, Accounting, and Accounts Payable.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, confidential, and complete records.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Higher education preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, accounts payable, or related administrative function required.

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay…