Procurement Specialist

Join Our Team at Realityworks Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. We're passionate about transforming education by providing innovative, hands-on learning solutions that prepare students for real-world careers. We develop comprehensive educational products that combine curriculum, experiential learning tools, student activities, and assessment resources. Our solutions are trusted by middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across the country to engage learners, develop critical skills, and inspire career exploration. The Opportunity: Procurement Specialist As a Procurement Specialist, you'll support procurement activities in a high-mix, low-volume commodity environment, playing a critical role in keeping production moving. You'll be responsible for executing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring material availability to support production schedules. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a wide variety of parts and suppliersall while navigating frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help support the production schedules that keep our business moving forward. When you join Realityworks, you become a co-owner in a company that values your contributions and rewards your success. Our employee-centered culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and shared achievement. We offer a robust benefits package, including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and designed to grow in value as we succeed together Health, Dental, and Life Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being 401(k) Retirement Plan: With company match up to 6% Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays Wellness Incentives: Gym reimbursement and healthy living rewards Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Flexible Spending Accounts: Including dependent care coverage Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term Education Support: Tuition assistance for continued learning Community Engagement: Paid volunteer time and donation matching Key Responsibilities Issues and manages purchase orders for a diverse range of commodities and components Maintains accurate pricing, lead times, and supplier data in ERP/MRP systems Tracks order confirmations and ensures on-time delivery Communicates proactively with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages, and quality issues Supports material planning efforts to prevent stockouts and excess inventory Expedites critical parts as needed to meet production demands Assists in sourcing new suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes Participates in cost reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives Reconciles invoice discrepancies in coordination with the Finance department Maintains documentation and compliance with company purchasing policies Performs other additional duties as assigned or required What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience 1+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or administrative experience Proven attention to detail and organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Proficiency with basic ERP/MRP systems Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Desired Qualifications Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment Familiarity with high-mix manufacturing environments Basic understanding of procurement principles (MOQ, lead time, pricing, Incoterms) Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams Work Location Realityworks, Inc. is located in Eau Claire, WI. This position will be primarily remote and coming onsite as needed, with expectation of maintaining a professional home office environment Realityworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2026-03-15