Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator

Arete Industrial Solutions
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Per Diem Available

Earn an estimated $2,650 – $2,970+ per week, plus daily per diem

Scheduled 84 hours/week (7 x 12-hour day shifts) at $25–$28/hr. All hours over 40 are paid at time and a half.

Overview

Arete Industrial Solutions is seeking a dependable, highly organized, and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to support our construction operations in Memphis, Tennessee.

Per diem is available for qualified employees working away from their home location.

This position will be responsible for coordinating company purchases, communicating with vendors, tracking orders, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and ensuring materials, supplies, equipment, and other requested items are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple requests at once, communicate effectively with site leadership and vendors, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase and supply requests from supervisors, foremen, site leadership, and administrative staff
• Order materials, tools, equipment, office supplies, safety supplies, and other company necessities
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery dates, and order status
• Obtain quotes and compare pricing when necessary
• Create and maintain purchase orders and purchasing records
• Track all open orders from the time they are placed through delivery
• Follow up on delayed, missing, incorrect, or damaged orders
• Confirm deliveries and ensure requested items are received by the correct site or department
• Maintain organized records of purchases, invoices, receipts, vendor information, and order confirmations
• Update procurement tracking spreadsheets and reports
• Coordinate with accounting regarding invoices, receipts, payment documentation, and purchasing records
• Maintain vendor contact information and assist with establishing new vendor accounts when needed
• Monitor frequently ordered items and help prevent supply shortages
• Track company spending and assist with maintaining purchasing budgets when requested
• Assist with equipment rentals and coordinate rental extensions, exchanges, pickups, and returns
• Communicate order updates to management and requesting departments
• Ensure purchases follow company approval procedures
• Help identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing efficiency
• Maintain confidentiality regarding company pricing, vendor agreements, and financial information
• Assist with other administrative and operational duties as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, construction administration, logistics, inventory, or a related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple orders and requests at the same time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and general computer systems
• Comfortable creating and maintaining spreadsheets, order logs, purchasing reports, and tracking systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional communication when working with vendors and company leadership
• Ability to compare quotes, pricing, availability, and vendor options
• Ability to follow company approval processes and maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to work independently and follow through on outstanding orders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Must be willing and able to work in Memphis, Tennessee
• Construction or industrial purchasing experience is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing construction materials, tools, equipment, or safety supplies
• Experience working with purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and vendor accounts
• Familiarity with equipment rentals and construction suppliers
• Experience coordinating purchases for multiple job sites
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Location & Per Diem

• Work Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• This is not a remote position
• Candidates must be willing to travel to and work in Memphis for the assignment
• Per diem is available for qualified employees
• Additional travel or assignment details will be discussed during the hiring process

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 7 days a week, 12-hour day shifts (approximately 84 hours per week)
• Must be available to respond to urgent purchasing needs during working hours

Work Environment

This position supports active construction operations and requires frequent communication with site leadership, vendors, administrative staff, and accounting.

The Procurement Coordinator must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and urgent material or equipment needs may arise.

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, resourceful, and capable of taking ownership of the purchasing process from the initial request through final delivery.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 84.0 per week

Work Location: In person