Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support daily purchasing operations and help maintain efficient procurement processes for a Long-term Contract position in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role works closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage indirect and capital purchasing activities, resolve order-related issues, and keep procurement records accurate and up to date. The position also serves as a key point of support for the Esker platform, assisting users with purchasing workflows and helping improve day-to-day operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage indirect and capital purchasing transactions within the Esker system, including creating and processing requisitions and purchase orders.
• Act as the main support resource for employees using Esker by providing guidance, user assistance, and troubleshooting for purchasing and approval workflows.
• Address supplier-related concerns involving quality, service, and delivery, and help drive timely resolution of material or order issues.
• Track supplier complaints, returns, corrective actions, and debit memo documentation to ensure proper follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Review outstanding purchase orders and communicate with suppliers to confirm shipment timing and reduce delivery delays.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, and purchasing documentation across procurement systems and related databases.
• Assist with supplier setup activities and collect required qualification documents for onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate purchases for recurring indirect needs such as office, laboratory, maintenance, and service-related items.
• Support procurement team members with reporting, spend analysis, sourcing support, and other operational purchasing projects.
• Develop knowledge of assigned purchasing categories and contribute to broader procurement or material planning responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, customer service, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of corporate procurement practices, purchase order processing, and general buying procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable learning and using procurement systems such as Esker, along with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and support routine purchasing activities independently.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve order or service issues.
• Familiarity with contract negotiations and broader procurement functions is a plus.