Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Compensation: $80,000–$110,000 per hour

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Recruiting Partner: LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in procurement, especially those who have worked in construction or engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage existing supplier relationships to obtain quotations, bids, and project support.

• Manage the Request for Bid (RFB) process, including scope of work development, bid meetings, and site visits.

• Prepare and present bid analyses for various scopes of work.

• Attend regular project update meetings to ensure alignment with procurement goals.

• Issue purchase orders (POs) to suppliers and vendors.

• Maintain and update procurement tracking spreadsheets for ongoing projects.

• Verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with project milestones, rates, and terms.

• Assist the Procurement Manager in updating and revising procurement practices and procedural documentation.

• Support the development of requisition-to-purchase order process flows for internal ordering systems.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of procurement experience required.

• Experience in construction or engineering industries is a strong plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits:

• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects with long-term potential. If you are a proactive procurement professional looking to grow your career, we encourage you to apply.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance