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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$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales through innovative product demonstrations and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, exceed targets, and contribute to marke...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $220K *

Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower our growth by developing strategic system integrator partnerships across North America. Drive revenue through relationship building, pipeline generation, and collaboration with cross-functiona...

Richardson, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $154K *

Join our team to oversee supplier activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality standards through effective monitoring, inspection, and evaluation. Contribute to project success by identifying...

Houston, TXRemote

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

$107K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for specialty doors, driving market strategies and cross-functional initiatives to enhance product positioning, pricing, and profitability while colla...

Greensburg, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

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Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the Government-Military growth strategy to drive revenue, enhance market share, and innovate applications. Lead cross-functional teams to capture value and influence specifications in military...

Manchester, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $136K *

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Scottsdale, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead the execution of software delivery by managing internal teams and vendor partnerships. Oversee backlog management, sprint execution, and ensure alignment between business needs and engineering ca...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

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

$75K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $174K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead project coordination efforts by ensuring effective communication and management of materials, schedules, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance project effi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.