Procurement Specialist III

**This position operates on a 9/80 schedule: M-Th 9-hour workdays 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with one Friday at 8 hours and the other Friday off.**

**All candidates will be subject to background and drug screens following acceptance of an offer letter** 

Procurement Specialist III:

Are you seeking a position that will place you in a unique company setting and offer exciting opportunities for cross-training and growth? This may be the role for you. 

What you’ll need to be our Procurement Specialist III:

• All expectations of a Procurement Specialist II in addition to the following:
  • Practical, demonstrated leadership experience and knowledge a must
  • Advanced supplier knowledge and communication skills required, including approved lists for various purchase orders. 
  • Advanced knowledge of VTC procurement processes. 
  • Ability to act as backup for director, including running supplier meetings and delegating tasks.
  • Skill and experience with training and understanding basic knowledge gaps. 

Why you’ll love working with us:

• 85% company-paid medical for nontraditional plans, 65% company paid for traditional
• HSA and Limited Purpose/Dependent Care FSA 
• 100% employer covered basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Pet insurance available for purchase at discounted rate
• 401K with up to 4% company match 
• Wellness program with counseling hours 

What you’ll do as the Procurement Specialist III:

• All expectations of a Procurement Specialist II in addition to the following:
  • Advanced analysis of purchase order and program requirements
  • Proactive investigation into issue, able to solve intermediate discrepancies or escalate as needed.
  • Higher dollar level threshold for approval, determined by Business Unit Director. 
  • Make dollar approval and customer-related decisions at a level determined by Business Unit Director.
  • Check the work and approvals of Procurement Specialists G/I/II.
  • Able to train and assist Procurement Specialists G/I/II and act as a primary point of contact for basic procedural questions.
  • Act as a sourcing decision-maker: choose from multiple quotes and determine who to proactively approach.
  • Develop and demonstrate leadership skills under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, acting as backup for tasks.

Who we are:
We are a service-disabled veteran owned company that prioritizes excellent supply chain solutions for our customers. 

• People:  We value our people and promote diversity in our workforce and in our thinking                    
• Service: Our spirit puts our customers at the heart of everything we do                    
• Innovation: We invent and inspire the services and technologies that improve the way we work and live                    
• Responsibility: We champion a quality workplace for our employees that is committed to our customers    
• Loyalty: We earn the respect and confidence of our employees, customers, and investors every day, in everything we do.