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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$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$173K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $135K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$119K - $186K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$132K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $245K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $173K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $215K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $147K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.