What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at ControlUp?
About ControlUp
ControlUp is a Digital Experience Monitoring and Optimization platform that transforms the way IT admins manage their environment and troubleshoot issues. Our product suite enables IT Admins to be more proactive and have greater visibility into the digital experience of their users. Most of our customers utilize Citrix, VMware, Nutanix, and/or Microsoft for their virtualization layer. Additionally, we have many customers who utilize IGEL thin clients.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will support and manage day-to-day procurement activities, collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders, and help ensure the seamless execution of purchasing operations across the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a global high-tech company while developing and growing your career in procurement.
How You’ll Spend Your Day:
ControlUp is a Digital Experience Monitoring and Optimization platform that transforms the way IT admins manage their environment and troubleshoot issues. Our product suite enables IT Admins to be more proactive and have greater visibility into the digital experience of their users. Most of our customers utilize Citrix, VMware, Nutanix, and/or Microsoft for their virtualization layer. Additionally, we have many customers who utilize IGEL thin clients.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will support and manage day-to-day procurement activities, collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders, and help ensure the seamless execution of purchasing operations across the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a global high-tech company while developing and growing your career in procurement.
How You’ll Spend Your Day:
- Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance with internal policies, and alignment with company needs
- Work closely with vendors and internal teams to support procurement needs such as contract reviews, onboarding processes, and service delivery, while addressing issues as they arise
- Analyze market trends and gather supplier information to support sourcing decisions
- Prepare reports and analyze procurement-related data to help drive informed decision-making
- Foster strong, collaborative relationships with both vendors and colleagues across multiple departments
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, streamline workflows, and enhance procurement efficiency
- Actively contribute to cross-functional projects and support ongoing team initiatives
- 2–3 years of experience in procurement, including vendor communication, negotiations, and contract review
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with procurement systems such as Zip - an advantage
- Familiarity with global high-tech business environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- A proactive learner with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to grow professionally
