Procurement Specialist in Toledo, Ohio at Erie Home

About Erie Home

At Erie Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. Weve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Erie Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition.

From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Womens Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Erie Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.

Why Erie Home

• We Win Being driven every day to win is who we are
• People Powered Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work, Energage, and more
• Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources You are important to us, and weve built a culture youll love
• Support Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we do
• Personal Growth Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
• Mobility Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist managing the end-to-end procurement process for special order products. This role is responsible for creating and managing purchase orders, coordinating shipping and transportation, tracking purchase orders from placement through delivery, and collaborating closely with the operations team to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and determine optimal fulfillment strategy, deciding whether orders should ship from the distribution center or directly from the supplier based on cost, lead time, and service requirements
• Track all purchase orders from issuance through delivery, proactively resolving delays or issues
• Create, review, and manage purchase orders (POs) for special order products, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement and logistics workflows
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and logistics procedures

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree

Additional Requirements:

• Experience of creating and managing purchase orders and working with freight carriers
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:

• Experience with special order or custom product procurement
• Knowledge of freight tendering and transportation management systems (TMS)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and interpret order and shipment data

Travel Requirements:

• None

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:

• Additional and non-standard hours may be required (exempt).

Physical Requirements:

• Normal Office Environment

Are We Your Company?

Focused on Growth Erie Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our diverse team spans marketing, sales, installation, and service. We are committed to employee growth through:

• Innovating, Always Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers
• Partnering with Our Customers Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do
• Empowering Employees Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
• Supporting Our Communities Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs
• On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Additional Perks

• Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling support
• Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Womens Committee

Awards and Recognition

Erie Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and is Great Place to Work Certified. Additional recognitions include:

• Remodeling 550 list placements
• Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings
• Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture
• Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Erie Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance with applicable law.

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