Procurement Analyst
About The Position
This position involves procuring materials, equipment, supplies and services of a fast paced, highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. You will develop purchase orders and credit card orders in support of engineering and development needs after preparing and performing reviews of proposals, developing evaluation criteria, negotiating and selecting or recommending suppliers. You will also negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders or credit card orders and resolve invoicing issues. The ideal candidate will also have experience with expediting and maintaining open orders to ensure on-time delivery and zero-defect quality initiatives. Following and executing to established and approved procurement policies and procedures are crucial to providing the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relationships. You will be responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. Must have the ability to work independently, as well as cross functionally on all procurement-related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement or supply chain
- Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations
- Experience buying across related commodities (electronics, mechanical, cables, optics, etc.)
- Financial Acumen
- Project/Supplier Management
- Strategic/Critical Thinking
- Work with a sense of urgency
- Negotiating Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent time management/organizational skills
- Ability to find win-win solutions; a 'make it happen' attitude
- Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Curiosity and desire for continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Technical Background (Ability to read drawings)
- Professional Supply Chain Certification: CSCP, CPIM
- Secret clearance or secret eligible required
Responsibilities
- procuring materials, equipment, supplies and services
- develop purchase orders and credit card orders
- preparing and performing reviews of proposals
- developing evaluation criteria
- negotiating and selecting or recommending suppliers
- negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders or credit card orders
- resolve invoicing issues
- expediting and maintaining open orders
- Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
