Procurement Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage and uphold vendor account details to guarantee minimum standards and alignment with Access’ operational requirements.

• Take ownership of the new vendor vetting process from start to finish, ensuring accurate data entry in Salesforce.

• Confirm that vendor documentation is up-to-date, complete, and adheres to company policies.

• Revise and maintain vendor records in Salesforce to support ongoing compliance and data accuracy.

• Assist cross-functional teams with vendor vetting and procurement procedures.

• Engage with vendors to gather required documentation.

• Collaborate with territories to compile relevant documentation and information for new vendors.

• Act as the main point of contact for territories and vendors concerning vetting and compliance matters.

• Support the Procurement Team in vendor contracting tasks.

• Enhance procurement workflows and onboarding procedures.

• Help ensure vendor accounts are compliant, thoroughly vetted, organized, and ready for audits.

• Detect and address potential vetting issues or delays.

• Contribute to the scalability, consistency, and operational efficiency of the procurement process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Basic understanding of event planning, hospitality, or similar fields through coursework, internships, or entry-level roles.

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the capability to learn rapidly and adjust to shifting priorities.

• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.

• A collaborative mindset.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must indicate whether sponsorship is needed now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work – for three consecutive years and ongoing.

• Over 50 years of experience in the industry.

• Enjoyable, innovative, and supportive workplace culture.

• Annual and quarterly recognition awards.

• Paid day off to volunteer in your local community.

• Annual company-wide retreat.

• Qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (available to specific departments).

• Regional team outings.

• Monthly company-wide meetings.

• Competitive base salary.

• Quarterly bonuses.

• Performance-driven quarterly commission plans.

• 401k plan with company matching (eligible after one year; up to 4% of salary matched, fully vested immediately).

• Monthly cell phone allowance.

• Flexible work-from-home options, including full home office setup.

• Opportunities for flexible work schedules.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• Nine full holidays.

• Five half days off before holidays.

• Two floating holidays.

• Half-day Fridays in July & August (contingent on goal achievement).

• Comprehensive selection of health plans.

• Paid parental leave.

• Pet insurance program.

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

• Mentorship program.

• “Masterclasses” on industry/department-specific topics.

• Access to cutting-edge technology platforms and tools, along with training.

• Focused annual and monthly meeting content aimed at professional development.