Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Pay Rate: $30-35.00/hour
Work Location: Phoenix, AZ 85021
Work Model: Hybrid (primarily remote; onsite 1-2 times per month, additional as needed)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contract Length: 12 months (potential extension)

Pre-Screening Questions
Can you walk through your experience with P2P cycles, specifically how you've resolved invoice exceptions and discrepancies?
Describe your hands-on experience working with Accounts Payable, credits/debits, and expense balancing in a procurement or supply chain role.
How many years of procurement or supply chain experience do you have, and what types of systems (ERP/MRP) and processes have you supported?
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Role Overview
Focus on invoice resolution, supplier coordination, and supply chain operations to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods/services.
Supporting operational buying activities and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for Business Unit needs.

Core Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end P2P cycle, including purchase orders, invoice processing, and resolving invoice exceptions.
Serve as primary liaison between business units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain service levels and resolve issues.
Track and manage inventory, shipments, and material planning using MRP/ERP systems.
Lead or support RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ, bids), including supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contracting.
Analyze supplier performance and procurement data to drive cost savings, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Manage contracts, SOWs, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and effective negotiations.

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)
Minimum: 2+ years of experience in materials/services/supply chain roles (or 6+ years without a degree).
Experience clearing invoice exceptions and resolving discrepancies in a high-volume environment.
Hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles, specifically invoice processing and payment workflows.
Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including credits/debits, expense balancing, and Accounts Payable coordination.
Supply chain or procurement experience, including vendor interaction and purchasing processes.
Strong communication and analytical skills with ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.

Preferred / Valuable Background
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, materials management, business, or related field.
Buyer or sourcing experience, including RFQ/RFP processes and vendor negotiations.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement tools.
Background supporting inventory planning, supplier compliance, and contract management.
Proven ability to process high volumes of invoices and maintain accuracy under deadlines.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.