Procurement Specialist

Job Overview

Aurora seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support our purchasing team. The primary focus of this role is the accurate issuance and daily maintenance of purchase orders (POs). The Procurement Specialist will ensure that orders are placed on time, deliveries are tracked efficiently, and our internal systems reflect the status of incoming materials.

PO Issuance & Management

• Order Entry: Accurate and timely issuance of purchase orders to suppliers based on requisitions and team requests.
• Order Tracking: Proactively monitor open orders, follow up with vendors for order acknowledgments, and confirm shipping/delivery dates.
• System Maintenance: Update the ERP/procurement system daily to ensure dates, quantities, and pricing reflect the most current information.

Operational Support

• Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve day‑to‑day issues such as price mismatches between POs and invoices or quantity discrepancies upon receipt.
• Vendor Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, tracking numbers, and delivery documentation.
• Documentation: Maintain organized records of POs and vendor correspondence to assist with internal audits and record‑keeping.

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing administration, or a similar administrative role.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite, specifically Excel/Google Sheets for maintaining tracking lists.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple open orders simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Experience with ERP or procurement software (e.g., Net Suite, Coupa).
• Previous experience in a high‑volume data entry environment.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) for tracking requests.

The base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $125,000 per year. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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