Explore Procurement Specialist Jobs

Procurement Specialists help organizations secure the goods and services they need while balancing cost, quality, risk, and supplier performance. On Ladders, discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, from strategic sourcing and vendor management roles to senior procurement positions.

What Procurement Specialists Do

Responsibilities can include researching suppliers, negotiating contracts, analyzing spending, managing purchase processes, and monitoring supplier performance. Depending on the organization, specialists may focus on a particular category—such as technology, facilities, or raw materials—or support procurement across multiple business areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management, along with strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with procurement platforms, ERP systems, spend analysis, and supplier risk practices can also be valuable. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Procurement Specialists work across industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, retail, and government contracting. Career progression may lead to senior specialist, sourcing manager, category manager, procurement manager, or director-level roles. Explore current Ladders listings to find positions that match your expertise and career goals.

Find a Procurement Specialist Role on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions where your sourcing, supplier, and commercial expertise can make an impact.

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$113K - $226K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes by bridging strategy and execution. Collaborate with teams to enhance coding workflows, drive change management, and ensure alignment with strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead complex safety projects, collaborate globally, and implement pharmacovigilance practices, ensuring product safety and efficacy while working independently and managing day-to-day CEC/D...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $165K *

Empower our supply chain excellence by managing supplier quality, driving systemic improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to boost performance and sustainability while lev...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense by leading a dynamic portfolio of Air Force and Space Force programs, ensuring excellence in delivery, financial performance, and client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $215K *

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $166K *

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United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal guidance on commercial and procurement matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex transactions and enhance operational efficien...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of supplier relationships by developing strategic plans, enhancing product offerings, and driving profitable growth through collaboration and marketing initiatives...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $215K *

Empower the engineering team by driving project execution and integration for advanced vehicle development. Ensure alignment of resources, schedules, and technical goals while fostering collaboration...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $175K *

Shape the future of defense solutions by leveraging C5ISR expertise to develop mission-focused strategies for the U.S. Army and Department of War, ensuring alignment with customer priorities and acqui...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $173K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $174K *

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Columbia, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $116K *

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Washington, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $144K *

Advance large-scale mission-critical projects from design to completion. As a seasoned leader, oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards while...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Procurement Specialist do?question toggle

    A Procurement Specialist helps an organization purchase goods and services. Typical work includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating terms, analyzing costs, coordinating purchasing, and tracking supplier performance.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Procurement Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience, plus negotiation and analytical skills. Some roles request a relevant degree, industry knowledge, or experience with ERP and procurement systems.

  • What skills are important for Procurement Specialists?question toggle

    Important skills may include negotiation, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract review, communication, and project coordination. Knowledge of procurement technology and risk management can also be useful.

  • Where do Procurement Specialists work?question toggle

    Procurement Specialists work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance, and government contracting. Their focus may be a specific purchasing category or broader organizational procurement.

  • What career paths can follow a Procurement Specialist role?question toggle

    Professionals may advance to senior specialist, sourcing or category manager, procurement manager, or director-level positions, depending on their experience and the employer.

  • Can I find Procurement Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings to review available Procurement Specialist roles and their specific compensation and requirements.