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At Whistle Express, procurement is about more than placing orders. It is about making sure our sites have the right supplies, vendors are responsive, invoices and records are accurate, and field teams can stay focused on serving guests.The Procurement Specialist - Operations supports day-to-day purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory, and procurement process execution for a fast-growing, multi-site operation. This role is for someone early in their procurement career who is organized, detail-oriented, service-minded, willing to learn, and comfortable balancing follow-through with practical problem-solving. In this role, you will partner closely with the Sr. Manager, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing.\nWhy This Role Matters\nSmall misses in purchasing can create big distractions for the field. A missed delivery, an unclear order, a vendor issue, or inaccurate inventory record can slow down a site quickly. This role helps prevent that by keeping procurement activity organized, visible, and moving.\nIf you like keeping details tight, helping operators get what they need, and being the person others trust to follow through, this is your kind of role.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPurchasing and Order Support\nSupport purchase order creation, order tracking, receiving follow-up, and documentation across approved vendors and spend categories. \nHelp locations and functional teams navigate purchasing processes, approved materials, and ordering expectations. \nMonitor open orders, delayed shipments, backorders, and exceptions; communicate updates clearly and escalate when needed. \nMaintain accurate purchasing records so orders, receipts, invoices, and vendor communications are easy to track. \nVendor and Supplier Coordination\nServe as a day-to-day point of contact for vendors on order status, pricing questions, delivery timing, documentation, and service issues. \nSupport vendor onboarding, information updates, compliance documentation, and approved supplier records. \nTrack recurring cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance issues and help identify patterns that need manager review or supplier follow-up. \nSupport sourcing events, supplier performance routines, and contract compliance. \nSourcing and Cost Savings Support\nSupport supplier selection by gathering quotes, comparing pricing and terms, and preparing summaries for leadership review. \nAssist with RFQ/RFP activities across operations-based vendor spend, including coordinating vendor responses, maintaining bid files, and organizing results. \nHelp identify cost-reduction opportunities and process improvements, and track realized savings. \nPrepare data and materials, and track action items, for Quarterly Business Reviews with top-spend suppliers. \nInventory and Materials Coordination\nSupport inventory tracking, replenishment routines, materials planning, and site-level supply visibility. \nHelp monitor stocking levels, usage trends, shortages, obsolete items, and reorder needs across locations. \nWork with field and finance partners to support accurate receiving, inventory records, and issue resolution. \nHelp maintain approved item lists, product details, pricing information, and ordering guidance. \nProcess Execution and Field Support\nSupport the rollout and adoption of procurement tools, workflows, SOPs, job aids, and training materials. \nAnswer field questions, troubleshoot process issues, and help make ordering and receiving routines easier to follow. \nIdentify process gaps, recurring confusion, and opportunities to simplify the experience for location teams. \nPartner with Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, and other support teams to keep procurement work moving accurately and on time. \nReporting, Data, and Continuous Improvement\nMaintain procurement KPI’s, reporting inputs, supplier data, item records, and purchase documentation. \nAssist with reporting on purchasing activity, supplier performance, cost savings, inventory status, service levels, and open issues. \nUse data and feedback to help identify where orders are delayed, processes are unclear, or vendors are not meeting expectations. \nBring forward risks, questions, and recommendations with enough context for leaders to act quickly. \nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for someone who takes pride in the details because they understand those details affect the field. 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