Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading O2B Early Education's purchasing and procurement strategy to ensure schools and corporate departments receive the products and services they need while maximizing value, maintaining quality standards, and supporting operational excellence. This position oversees vendor relationships, purchasing processes, inventory management, contract negotiations, and purchasing team performance. The Procurement Specialist partners closely with Operations, Finance, Facilities, Education, and Executive Leadership to support the organization's continued growth and financial objectives.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals and support sustainable growth.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining or improving product quality and service levels.
• Analyze purchasing trends, market conditions, and industry developments to inform purchasing decisions.
• Establish purchasing standards and ensure consistency across all schools and departments.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, rebates, service agreements, and payment terms that maximize organizational value.
• Evaluate vendor performance using measurable perform