What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Clear Comfort Water?
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Louisville, Colorado (On-site)
Type: Full-time
We believe that water quality directly impacts your quality of life. Clear Comfort began with a vision to harness the power of innovative technology and user-friendly designs to help the world treat water better to play and thrive. Our award-winning lineup of Clear Comfort AOP solutions protects water from things that toxic chemicals alone can’t – without compromising ease, health or our planet. At Clear Comfort, we are driven by sustainability and hold ourselves to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. We value transparency, accountability, and the well-being of our local and global community.
Come join us at the intersection of sustainability and innovation, where you will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company delivering a truly revolutionary water treatment technology that is disrupting a century-old industry. Clear Comfort manufactures and sells sustainable, non-toxic water sanitation systems serving industrial, recreational, and agricultural water – with headquarters and manufacturing in Colorado.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to manage the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services essential to our manufacturing. You will be the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (Operations and Accounting) and external suppliers, ensuring that all mission-critical components are sourced with a balance of high quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability.
Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Supplier Identification: Research and vet new suppliers for raw materials, specialized lab equipment, and manufacturing components.
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with vendors to ensure prioritized service and favorable terms.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for purchase agreements, focusing on lead times, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Purchase Order & Inventory Control
- Purchase Execution: Process purchase orders (POs) and requisitions accurately within our Inventory and Accounting systems. Including reconciliation of vendor invoices and purchase orders in QuickBooks
- Delivery Oversight: Track shipments and coordinate logistics to ensure on-time delivery, proactively resolving any delays, quality or quantity discrepancies.
- Inventory Alignment: Collaborate with the Production team to monitor stock levels and forecast future material needs to prevent shortages.
Data & Compliance
- Spend Analysis: Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Policy Adherence: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and environmental protocols.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all transactions and generate monthly reports as required by the COO and CFO.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SOS Inventory and Quickbooks) and Salesforce.
- Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet creation for data analysis and financial modeling.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple vendor timelines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
Standard Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Participation in the company Stock Incentive Plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Retirement benefits.
Salary Range
- $50,000-$70,000 (Based upon experience and skill level)
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000