Associate, Procurement (Yorba Linda, CA)

L3HHCM20•Yorba Linda, CA

10d•$56,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

This procurement buyer will primarily be responsible for the execution buying supporting all programs. Purchases materials and/or commodity products. Evaluates bids, negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers regarding rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Responsible for low/high dollar procurements and tactical maintenance of all procurement systems (i.e. - expediting, de-expediting, purchase order maintenance, Rejection and Disposition Notification, Revision Change Notification). Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and work in a team environment. Works with minimal oversight.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or related field with 0-1 years prior relevant experience or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience using advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.
Knowledge within Deltek, Costpoint, SAP, and ProPricer
Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products
Demonstrated experience working within proposal teams, generating material estimates for bids and proposals, and providing substantiating evidence as needed is a plus
Willingness to learn DoD 5000.02 framework and Earned Value Management principles
Proven ability to direct and manage multiple projects with effective prioritization and resource allocation
Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
Superior verbal and written communication abilities, along with strong organizational, negotiation, and management skills
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency to quicky learn ERP systems and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
Capability in reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and technical drawings
Basic and theoretical knowledge of FARS, DFARS, and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements
Willingness to learn company policies and processes
Willingness to learn small business government requirements
A strong commitment to learn continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma tools

Responsibilities

Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, select suppliers, and place PO’s. Negotiate price, delivery, and service.
Work with quality to ensure proper quality requirements are flowed down to suppliers on both RFQ and purchase order.
POC for ensuring delivery dates are met, handling over-shipments, cancellations, and receiving issues.
Responsible to confirm all purchase orders through completion of delivery.
Ensure supplier compliance with PO requirements.
Follow-up on all awards through completion of order and close out activities
Expedite Purchase Orders to meet operation ‘need dates’ - work with the suppliers to support unexpected demands.
Monitor critical shortages daily and work/negotiate the premium requests from suppliers.
Use CostPoint ERP System to update orders, create new PO’s and add line items.
Assist with invoice reconciliation.
Responsible to create a compliant PO package that will pass a CPSR audit.
Understanding of FAR/DFARs
Enjoys working with people, developing relationships, and sharing knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively (professionally) with both internal and external suppliers.
Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Strong follow-up skills are necessary.
Analytical, problem solving.