About The Position

The Procurement Planning Control Representative supports the Platform Modernization team by sourcing, purchasing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating materials and services for efficient production and inventory operations. The role identifies material requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules, and coordinates the movement of materials throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences. In front-end procurement, the representative analyzes pricing factors and determines the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule requirements. The role reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders, approves payments, and maintains records of material movement. It also coordinates with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to support procurement, scheduling, and delivery of materials and services. This is a full-time position located in San Diego, California.

Requirements

  • Three years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; one year of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant experience.
  • Experience obtaining vendor quotes and validating cost, lead time, and vendor reliability per Statement of Work requirements.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills for interacting with vendors, suppliers, task leads, and management.
  • Ability to coordinate deliveries and pickups to maintain task schedules.
  • Proficiency in creating purchase orders, entering data, and maintaining bills of materials, spreadsheets, and material lists.
  • Ability to generate management reports on materials and funding status.

Nice To Haves

  • Defense contracting or Department of Defense program support experience.
  • Procurement or requisition process experience.
  • Knowledge of Costpoint (Deltek) software.
  • Success in fast-paced, detail-oriented, deadline-driven environments.
  • Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related materials through production and inventory processes.
  • Identify raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
  • Purchase, plan, and coordinate material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences.
  • Analyze data and pricing factors to determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and required schedules.
  • Review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders, approve payments, and maintain records of material movement.
  • Coordinate and follow up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
  • Obtain vendor quotes and validate cost, lead time, and vendor reliability against Statement of Work requirements.
  • Coordinate deliveries and pickups to maintain task schedules.
  • Create purchase orders; enter data; maintain bills of materials, spreadsheets, and material lists.
  • Generate management reports on materials and funding status.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance plan choices
  • Dental insurance plan choices
  • Vision insurance plan choices
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k))
  • Financial planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
  • Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions, if applicable to the role.
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