Procurement, Senior Associate

Peraton•,

8d•$51,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Peraton’s Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate to oversee procurement activities supporting ongoing operations. The role sources, purchases, plans, and schedules materials, equipment, parts, components, services, supplies, and finished goods through production and inventory processes. It identifies requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules, analyzes purchasing data and pricing factors, and selects cost-effective options consistent with quality, reliability, and delivery requirements. The position also reviews proposals, negotiates prices and contracts, evaluates suppliers, tracks orders, approves payments, maintains procurement records, and coordinates material and service movement with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel. It reviews and approves bid specifications, develops supplier relationships, resolves vendor disputes, and represents the company in supplier negotiations and policy discussions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree; 6 or more years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
Experience with Federal and/or DoD supply chain management policies and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Experience establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization.
Detail-oriented problem solver who works well under pressure.
Customer-service-oriented professional.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government lifecycle management.
Experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

Oversee purchases of materials, equipment, products, parts, services, and supplies needed for ongoing operations.
Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of materials, equipment, 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.
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 through manufacturing and inventory cycles.
Coordinate and follow up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
Maintain detailed records of goods and services ordered and received.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Locate vendors and consult with them to determine product availability and sales terms.
Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.