Procurement Analyst II

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

19h

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst serves as an agent for the organization and is the primary liaison for its suppliers. This position is responsible for the acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies and / or services from suppliers to the company ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform all duties in accordance with established operating procedures, standards of ethical conduct, laws and regulations pertaining to procurement Prepares and sends RFQs or RFPs to select vendors Review, evaluate, and monitor Purchase Requisitions (PR) for proper authorization(s), valid item information, specifications, statement of work (SOW), contractual obligations and legal compliance Administer low complexity, low dollar acquisitions Analyze price proposals, quotations, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable process Conduct negotiations with suppliers to finalize cost, delivery, quality, terms and conditions and all related freight and logistics charges Strive to achieve spending goals with small and disadvantaged businesses. Maintain compliant and accurate procurement records including purchase order files, supply agreements and related databases Research and resolve receiving and accounts payable issues Expedite the solution of any problems including the negotiation of settlements that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, or the cost of purchased goods or services Maintain a working knowledge of routine goods and services purchased Monitor market conditions that affect assigned commodities – supply and demand, changes in supply bases, price trends, etc. Meets with suppliers to evaluate their products or services and seek out opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement and new products Recommend cost saving processes and improvement Track cost savings and cost avoidances Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to purchasing Continuously update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities The Procurement Analyst may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Requirements

Intermediate to Advanced computer skills; specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with external stakeholders such as customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, etc. Must represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
Must be trustworthy – will handle confidential information routinely
Must possess effective oral and written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
Ability to follow a process.
Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
Strong problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations for problem resolution
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to the company’s goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task.
BA/BS Degree and 3 years of task related experience or 7 years of task related experience
Ability to read and interpret military specifications
Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Ability to pass a drug and background screening
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in FAR / CPSR DoD approved purchasing system preferred
Experience in an ISO9000 and AS9100 environment preferred
ISM or APICS certification preferred
Experience working with Deltek / CostPoint preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and sends RFQs or RFPs to select vendors
Review, evaluate, and monitor Purchase Requisitions (PR) for proper authorization(s), valid item information, specifications, statement of work (SOW), contractual obligations and legal compliance
Administer low complexity, low dollar acquisitions
Analyze price proposals, quotations, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable process
Conduct negotiations with suppliers to finalize cost, delivery, quality, terms and conditions and all related freight and logistics charges
Strive to achieve spending goals with small and disadvantaged businesses.
Maintain compliant and accurate procurement records including purchase order files, supply agreements and related databases
Research and resolve receiving and accounts payable issues
Expedite the solution of any problems including the negotiation of settlements that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, or the cost of purchased goods or services
Maintain a working knowledge of routine goods and services purchased
Monitor market conditions that affect assigned commodities – supply and demand, changes in supply bases, price trends, etc.
Meets with suppliers to evaluate their products or services and seek out opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement and new products
Recommend cost saving processes and improvement
Track cost savings and cost avoidances
Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to purchasing
Continuously update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities
The Procurement Analyst may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization