About KBS Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.
LOCATION – This role is fully remote SALARY RANGE - $23-25/hour
Position Summary A Procurement Specialist acquires equipment and supplies on behalf of the company. This position locates key suppliers, assists in purchase agreement negotiations, and makes sure the equipment and supplies meet the company’s specifications. This is an entry level role and KBS will provide training.
Duties and Responsibilities
Researches and finds vendors
Assists in the evaluation and negotiation process for contracts with vendors
Establishes new accounts with vendors to ensure a successful relationship
Ensures vendor’s product(s) meet company criteria and specifications
Sets up user access, budgets and workflow with vendor
Purchases both equipment and supplies that meet the company’s quantity and quality expectations
Follows up on orders for timely delivery
Works with vendors to ensure future orders of commodities are stocked in the vendor’s warehouse
Tracks inventory and restocks supplies as needed
Monitors vendor performance
Builds relationship with vendors to secure the best prices
Compares supplies and equipment with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
Integrate the affiliated companies into our vendor systems
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
General math competency and concepts
Basic analysis of report data
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and related software
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
Functions independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions
Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of variables without losing track in an effective manner
Problem-solving
Job Experience Requirements
2 or more years’ of experience in procurement or a similar role
Intermediate knowledge of Excel (opening spreadsheet, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Education
Associate Degree or commensurate experience
Full-time Benefits As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you may qualify for benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more!
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability – Employer paid
Long Term Disability
Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Pet Insurance
PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.