Procurement Agent - Entry Level

Acara Solutions is hiring an entry level Procurement Agent for our Fortune 500 banking client in Buffalo, NY.

This is a great opportunity for anyone eager to grow their career in supply chain & business operations!

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay: $19-25 /hr. based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time M-F, 8am-4:30pm
• 100% onsite in Buffalo
• Contract to hire after approximately 6 months with good work performance

Here's what you'd do:

• Assist with implementing and managing procurement programs to ensure efficient use of preferred vendors and services.
• Educate and train employees on available programs, emphasizing strategic sourcing and the benefits of preferred vendors.
• Process internal orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and reduce spending outside preferred programs.
• Manage non-catalogue orders, ensuring adherence to audit procedures and company policies.
• Collaborate with employees to find and price required items.
• Analyze spending trends, recommend adjustments to commodity programs, and address price fluctuations for cost savings.
• Audit and process invoices for accuracy and appropriateness, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Ensure proper signing authority on orders and maintain compliance with risk and regulatory standards.
• Identify and escalate potential risk-related issues to management.
• Promote diversity and reflect the company brand in all work activities.
• Support internal controls and audit processes, addressing feedback from audits and regulators.
• Participate in strategic sourcing initiatives to secure competitive pricing and savings for the company.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of professional work experience
• Basic Excel, Word, and PowerPoint a must

Preferred Skills:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Experience with PBI a bonus.
• Ability to learn, wanting to grow, good communicator.
• Able to manage multiple tasks/activities

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.