Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations within the team by managing the procurement of materials, overseeing logistics, and optimizing inventory processes. This role will require close collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers to maintain a reliable supply chain, support repair crews, and enhance overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, be assertive, analytical, collaborative, adaptable and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the logistics coordination process to guarantee the accurate and timely delivery of materials to the correct locations. Manage lead time on materials and proactively plan for deliveries
• Perform thorough reviews of files and documentation to confirm the accuracy of shipments and orders.
• Procure materials by thoroughly understanding customer preferences and maintaining clear, consistent communication with vendors.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors and project managers to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain.
• Manage customer expectations by offering diverse vendor options and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor warranty claims, ensuring prompt responses and quick resolution of issues.
• Work with vendors to expedite repairs and replacements, improving the customer experience through timely service and effective communication.
• Take a proactive approach to scheduling and planning delivery and logistics of materials.
• Ideal candidate will have excellent follow-through to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of materials.
• Conduct comprehensive research, including cross-referencing and quality-checking orders, to ensure that the team achieves its objectives efficiently.

Requirements:

• Experience in construction, landscaping, pools, or a related field
• Familiarity with inventory management software
• Experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, business, or a related field
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of warranty claims management and customer service best practices
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service and the ability to manage client relationships proactively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships

Creative Environments Pool, Spa, and Landscape Design, since 1950, offers all of Arizona the exterior services you expect. We are now expanding into Texas! Creative Environments is an industry leader in the design-build process of pool/spa and landscaping in the southwest. We design, construct, and maintain award winning projects in both commercial and residential applications throughout Arizona (Greater Phoenix area, Tucson, Sedona, Northern AZ). Our work has also extended into the East Bay of California (San Francisco/Oakland/Orinda), Southern California (Encinitas/Del Mar/Malibu), Hawaii (Kauai), Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas, and elsewhere! Our environment is fast-paced, challenging, exciting, and full of learning opportunities as every project we touch is unique. From residential pool/spa landscape, to multi-million dollar custom landscapes, to resorts (The Phoenician, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Fairmont Princess) to commercial projects (The Biltmore Commerce Center), to community development, we work on everything outdoors: pool/spa, water feature, decking, masonry, utilities, shade structures, casitas/shade structures, custom metal and wood work, lighting, and landscape/irrigation.