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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Prosource, Cincinnati, OH, United States


PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
At Vitis Technologies, we believe that success lies in delivering an unparalleled customer experience. We achieve this by recruiting and hiring the most talented, customer‑focused individuals with technical expertise in the industry. A positive and enthusiastic attitude, coupled with a commitment to providing the best possible user experience, is essential.

Success Profile
Vitis Technologies succeeds in this through our customer‑first approach.

Major Goals And Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the execution and optimization of the product procurement lifecycle, vendor operations, and product data accuracy. This role ensures that purchasing, inventory, and vendor interactions are efficient, accurate, and aligned with company standards, while providing real‑time insights to support product strategy, pricing decisions, and operational improvements. The role works in close partnership with the Vendor & Product Manager to ensure seamless alignment between strategy and execution.

Essential Activities And Responsibilities
Purchasing and Procurement Execution

Fulfill purchasing requests for products and services

Track orders to ensure timely delivery and accuracy

Resolve order issues, discrepancies, and delays

Autotask PSA Product Management

Maintain and manage product listings within Autotask, ensuring accuracy in product descriptions, pricing, and vendor SKUs

Support standardization efforts defined by Product Strategy

Communicate any changes to F&A team to execute changes within Accounting Platform

Inventory Operations

Monitor stock levels and execute replenishment

Track inventory across locations and ensure visibility

Align purchasing behavior with defined inventory targets

Process Improvement & Documentation

Document procurement workflows and vendor processes

Identify opportunities to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency

Support implementation of new tools and systems

Vendor Operations & Relationship Management (Crossover)

Meet quarterly with vendors to maintain relationships

Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and order status

Internal Tools/Platform Ownership (Crossover)

Act as a backup for the Vendor & Product Manager to update pricing and product availability within Autotask/KQM

Act as a backup to the Vendor & Product Manager to successfully execute Quote Approval, ensuring accurate quote terms and other details

Shared Execution & Operational Oversight (Crossover)

Review purchasing trends, vendor performance, and operational inefficiencies

Partner closely with Vendor Operations to improve workflows and execution

Provide escalation support for vendor issues, pricing discrepancies, and procurement challenges

Act as a backup for procurement operations when needed

Requirements

2–4 years experience in procurement, operations, or MSP environment

Strong organizational and process management skills

Excellent communication and vendor management abilities

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

Problem‑solving mindset with operational awareness

Experience with PSA systems, inventory tools, or accounting platforms preferred

Strong work ethic and ownership mentality

Primary People Contacts

Co‑Workers – Vendor & Product Manager, Solution Engineer/Architects, STAMs, Projects team.

Manager – Technology Alignment Manager

Technology Vendors – All Applicable

Technology Partners – All Applicable

Toughest Part of the Job

Managing multiple orders, vendors, and timelines simultaneously

Handling vendor delays, errors, and inconsistencies

Maintaining accuracy across multiple systems

Navigating processes that may not always be clearly defined

Balancing speed with accuracy in a high‑demand environment

Compensation Method
Base salary plus quarterly bonus based on individual and company performance.

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