Procurement Specialist

Yulista Solutions•Wright Patterson AFB, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for negotiating and executing the purchase of all necessary parts, materials, equipment, tools, services, and supplies for contract performance. Essential Duties Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Manage and develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans. Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures of Government procurement. Implement procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to operate effectively. Identify and establish new sources of supply for materials, equipment, or supplies and work with corporate supplier quality to have them added to the company Approved Vendor List (AVL). Interview vendors to determine best product availability and terms of sales. Review, approve, prepare, and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Assist contract and program management to process, understand and engage effectively with the procurement process. Coordinate deliveries between vendors and receiving departments to complete purchase Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Participate in / lead continuous improvement activities. The Procurement Specialist may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
4+ years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement
Ability to maintain government security clearance.
Ability to pass background and drug screening.
Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications
Proficient in computer data entry and Microsoft Outlook
Advanced computer skills specifically using data products and location specific programs
Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Computer literacy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
Comfort in gathering and disseminating information
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
Ability to follow a process.
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures.
Ability to multi-task efficiently.
Ability to work independently to complete assignments and solve problems
Knowledge of relevant standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred (in business, supply chain management, procurement or equivalent)
DoD experience, knowledge of regulations and FAR rules preferred
Previous military / government Logistics experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
Manage and develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Implement procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to operate effectively.
Identify and establish new sources of supply for materials, equipment, or supplies and work with corporate supplier quality to have them added to the company Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Interview vendors to determine best product availability and terms of sales.
Review, approve, prepare, and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Assist contract and program management to process, understand and engage effectively with the procurement process.
Coordinate deliveries between vendors and receiving departments to complete purchase
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Participate in / lead continuous improvement activities.
The Procurement Specialist may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.