What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at First Coast Security?
Primary Title: Procurement SpecialistIndustry: Security services and electronic security solutions. Sector: Physical security systems, access control, and nationwide security operations supporting B2B and B2C clients across the United States. This role is fully remote and supports operational teams, field technicians, and national vendor networks.About the OpportunityWe are hiring a Procurement Specialist to own tactical and strategic purchasing for a fast-moving security services environment. You will source and manage suppliers for hardware (cameras, access control, alarms), MRO and service contracts, drive cost optimization, ensure compliance, and enable timely delivery to field operations across the U.S.Role ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: requisition to purchase order issuance, receiving, and reconciliation for security hardware, services, and consumables.Identify and qualify suppliers, run competitive sourcing events, and maintain supplier records and scorecards to ensure quality and on-time delivery.Negotiate terms, pricing, SLAs, and master service agreements to secure favorable commercial outcomes and mitigate supply risk.Partner with operations, field service, and finance to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and expedite critical deliveries.Maintain procurement documentation, enforce compliance with procurement policies, and support audit and vendor due-diligence activities.Analyze spend data, identify cost-savings opportunities, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time.Skills QualificationsMust-HaveStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementPurchase Order ManagementOracle Procurement CloudMicrosoft Excel& Benefits Culture HighlightsFully remote U.S. role with flexible hours and nationwide collaboration.Opportunity to influence vendor strategy and procurement tooling in a growth-focused security services environment.Supportive, cross-functional culture with clear career paths in supply chain and operations.This role is optimized for candidates with proven procurement discipline, vendor negotiation strength, and hands-on experience with ERP procurement modules. If you thrive in operationally driven environments and can move quickly to secure critical supplies while maintaining compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to deliver measurable impact.
Salary : $80,000 - $135,000