Procurement Specialist

Summary

Join WorkWave's Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist! You will support the VP of Contracts & Procurement and other teams in administering procurement processes, ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include developing and administering RFPs, contracts, and purchase orders, negotiating supplier agreements, and collaborating with finance and legal. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong organizational and communication skills are required. Prior procurement experience and expertise with relevant software are preferred. WorkWave offers a remote-first work environment, flexible time off, robust benefits (including health, dental, 401k), paid bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and administer request for proposals, contracts, and purchase orders that meet specifications and comply with the policies of WorkWave
• Support or participate in the negotiations of supplier or partner agreements
• Collaborate with the finance and legal teams as well as other stakeholders when facilitating the procurement process
• Review supplier contract terms to identify any potential risks or compliance issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with procurement, accounting, legal, contract management (i.e., compliance, lifecycle management, negotiation, contract management and administration, reviewing terms and conditions)
• Expertise with procurement software and purchase order processes
• Expertise with contract management software or legal research tools
• General knowledge of legal, accounting, and contract terminology

Benefits

• Health and dental
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent)
• Paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• Remote work flexibility