Procurement Specialist lll
- Location
- GA, US, 31999
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Salary Range: $44,000 - $60,000 Job Posting End Date: 11/9/2026
We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way .
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Worker Designation – This role is hybrid . This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self-Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
- Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office business suite software
- Proficiency using SQL TIME purchasing system and other department functional databases and software systems
- Knowledge of the company’s organizational and functional structure, and purchasing and invoicing procedures and processes
- Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) terminology and concepts
- Proficiency using basic office equipment, including, calculator, laser printer, fax, and copier
Education & Experience Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Three years of related work experience or an associate’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience
- Experience in one of the following areas: purchasing, contract administration
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
- Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P) designation
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Calculates appropriate orders costs to include price per unit and quantity, taxes, and shipping and handling charges; confirms the accuracy of orders received; for example, that the information on the purchase order matches the information on the invoice; and updates all relevant purchasing databases
- Serves as a point of contact between vendors, staff, and management; communicates purchasing policies and procedures; discusses purchases; resolves discrepancies; answers questions; provides additional information or follow-up status with regard to vendor products and/or services; coordinates late deliveries, the return of damaged goods, product replacements, credits, or repair services
- Responsible for keying requisitions in Khameleon on behalf of Support Services for forms and print collateral used by the Aflac Field Force. Communicates purchase order information to Communicorp for order processing.
- Makes corrections or adjustments for incorrect billing, partial shipments and/or returns; prepares journal vouchers, deposits, check requests, credit checks or credit memorandums for review and approval; maintains file copies of approved transactions and submits original documents to accounting for processing
- Reviews catalogs or obtains quotations from vendors to ensure the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, delivery, payment terms, and reliability of source; researches new products and vendors, provides product data to originating department and makes purchasing decisions
- Prepares ad hoc reports; and provides administrative support to other purchasing staff as requested.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for flower orders and donation requests. Ensures compliance with Aflac guidelines governing these requests.
- Responds to inquiries and provides information to assist with the reconciliation of budgets, vendor statements, and past-due notices
- Prepares ad hoc reports as requested; works with management, department representatives, and vendors to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective method for equipment disposal
- Perform other duties as required
Total Rewards The salary range for this job is $44,000 to $60,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not lim
From Aflac's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job