Procurement Specialist III

Tyonek Native Corporation • Madison, AL

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About The Position

Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Uses knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures related to vendor sourcing
Works in a team environment
Required to work with little supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for education
• 8 years minimum experience in the field or a related area
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint required.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• SharePoint experience required.
• Strong negotiations skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials.
• Determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.
• Researches, interviews and negotiates with vendors to obtain prices and specifications.
• Creates and Maintains Long Term Agreements (LTA) with vendors.
• Perform and maintain activities required for DCAA/DCMA audits
• Works with Bills of Materials and Drawings
• Works with Program Mangers and Engineers to resolve material issues on programs.
• Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships.
• Schedule and conduct supplier meetings
• Communicate performance expectations and feedback to suppliers
• Interacts with and provides expert advice and guidance to PM's and Proposal team
• Participates on cross functional teams to identify, develop, document and implement strategies, processes and system improvements in support of company goals
• Consults with management regarding company, industry and procurement best practices
• Lead training of new team members and assist in hiring decisions
• Provide constructive feedback to team members
• Initiates improvements to streamline process flows
• Handles additional requests aside of procurement queue
• Covers teammate's desk in their absence
• Attends production/ project meetings and MRB meetings, as needed
• Resolves issues with Purchase Orders, Deliveries and RFPs.
• Maintains PO CPSR files.
• Generate Open Status/Expedite report, work late deliveries and enter expedite notes into Cost Point
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level