Procurement Specialist - Entry Level

About KBS Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service. LOCATION – This role is fully remote SALARY RANGE -  $23-25/hour Position Summary A Procurement Specialist acquires equipment and supplies on behalf of the company. This position locates key suppliers, assists in purchase agreement negotiations, and makes sure the equipment and supplies meet the company’s specifications.  This is an entry level role and KBS will provide training. Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches and finds vendors
• Assists in the evaluation and negotiation process for contracts with vendors
• Establishes new accounts with vendors to ensure a successful relationship
• Ensures vendor’s product(s) meet company criteria and specifications
• Sets up user access, budgets and workflow with vendor
• Purchases both equipment and supplies that meet the company’s quantity and quality expectations
• Follows up on orders for timely delivery
• Works with vendors to ensure future orders of commodities are stocked in the vendor’s warehouse
• Tracks inventory and restocks supplies as needed
• Monitors vendor performance
• Builds relationship with vendors to secure the best prices
• Compares supplies and equipment with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
• Integrate the affiliated companies into our vendor systems

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• General math competency and concepts
• Basic analysis of report data
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and related software
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Functions independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of variables without losing track in an effective manner
• Problem-solving

Job Experience Requirements

• 2 or more years’ of experience in procurement or a similar role
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel (opening spreadsheet, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables

Education

• Associate Degree or commensurate experience

Full-time Benefits As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you may qualify for benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more! 

• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Sick Time 
• Life Insurance 
• Short Term Disability – Employer paid 
• Long Term Disability  
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident) 
• 401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan 
• Pet Insurance
• PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics  

  KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.     Apply To This Job