Procurement Specialist (1099 Independent Contractor)

Join a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding service and ensuring home improvement projects move smoothly from contract to completion. As a Procurement Specialist contractor, you will play a key role in supporting accurate order processing, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and ensuring product information and documentation are complete and accurate. Your attention to detail will help prevent delays, resolve discrepancies, and keep projects moving forward.

This is a remote, contractor-based opportunity ideal for someone who is detail oriented, organized, and confident managing multiple orders and priorities while maintaining accuracy and clear communication.

Procurement Specialist — Scope of ServicesUnder this engagement, the Contractor delivers the following procurement services for Thompson Creek Window Company (TC) for an assigned portfolio of customer orders, within TC’s SAP environment and order fulfillment workflow:

• Procurement processing: audits and enters assigned customer orders in SAP, and generates accurate purchase and service orders consistent with the sold contract.
• Holds and backlog resolution: identifies stalled orders in the assigned portfolio, resolves root cause, or refers to TC’s designated contact when resolution is outside the Contractor’s defined authority.
• Status reporting: provides timely order-status updates to TC’s internal stakeholders for the assigned portfolio.
• Supplier coordination: manages supplier communication, including confirmations, delivery follow-up, discrepancy resolution, and RMA processing.
• No authority to commit TC’s budget. Purchase orders must remain within approved contract specifications and pricing; exceptions are referred to TC’s designated contact.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a relevant higher education program preferred
• At least three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support
• Experience with order processing and or finance and accounting functions preferred

Technical and Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience working with ERP systems related to supply chain management, with the ability to develop proficiency in SAP
• Requires working daily within a Windows operating system environment
• Tech-savvy with experience using tools such as Google Workspace, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), and video conferencing software

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking
• Goal-oriented with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
• Resourceful in managing tools, systems, and information efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with conduct aligned to company standards and expectations
• Ability to navigate conflict professionally and effectively
• Dependable, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Work Environment & Availability

• Ability to work from a reliable, quiet home office with high-speed internet
• Availability to work 8 hours per day between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday
• Availability to work U.S. public holidays as required
• English C1/B2 (Required)
• Resumes must be submitted in English.