Job Overview:
Pay Range: $46.80hr - $51.80hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- At least 2 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, business operations, or a transactional support role.
- BA/BS degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of procurement processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier quotes, approvals, and invoice support.
- Ability to review purchasing requests for completeness, accuracy, supplier information, pricing, accounting details, and required documentation.
- Strong customer service, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support internal stakeholders and suppliers professionally.
- Ability to prioritize daily work, manage assigned requests, follow up on open items, and support transactional volume in a timely and accurate manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Working knowledge of procurement technology platforms or the ability to quickly learn purchasing systems and standard work processes.
- SAP or similar ERP/procurement system experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day transactional procurement activities across indirect goods and services.
- Process purchase requisitions, coordinate supplier quotes, and resolve transactional issues.
- Support internal stakeholders and help scale Procurement Operations through consistent execution, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, policy compliance, supplier information, accounting details, and required approvals.
- Create, update, and manage SAP purchase orders in support of business needs, ensuring timely execution and clean handoffs to suppliers, internal clients, and Accounts Payable.
- Support transactional sourcing activities for low- to mid-complexity purchases, including obtaining supplier quotes, validating pricing, and confirming lead times.
- Assist internal stakeholders with requisitioning questions, purchasing guidance, supplier selection support, and navigation of procurement systems.
- Triage and resolve transactional issues related to pricing, delivery, order confirmations, invoice discrepancies, and purchase order changes.
- Partner with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery timelines, quote validity, and required documentation.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation in procurement systems to support audit readiness and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to reduce transactional workload by leveraging preferred suppliers, catalogs, automation, and standardized practices.
- Support supplier onboarding and maintenance activities by coordinating required documentation.
- Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Accounts Payable, and offshore procurement teams.
- Monitor assigned queues, backlogs, and aging requests to prioritize work and meet service expectations.
- Compile basic procurement metrics, spend details, and request status updates to support operational reviews.
- Contribute to process improvements that simplify purchasing and reduce cycle time.
- Maintain positive, service-oriented relationships with internal customers and suppliers while balancing speed and compliance.
Nice to Have:
- Five or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or supply chain; indirect procurement experience is preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume environment reviewing purchase requisitions and coordinating supplier quotes.
- Proficiency in SAP, eProcure, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred.
- Semiconductor, manufacturing, or capital equipment industry experience is a plus.
Skills:
- SAP.
- eProcure.
- Ariba.
- Coupa.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Outlook.
- Microsoft Teams.
- Indirect Procurement.
- Purchase Order Management.
- Supplier Onboarding.
- Transactional Sourcing.
- Data Accuracy.
- Invoice Resolution.
Qualification And Education:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate purchasing data and audit-ready records.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to resolve transactional issues in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to learn new systems and follow standard work instructions.
- Ability to prioritize assigned queues and manage aging requests.
Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.