Purchasing Specialist II

Astrion•Arnold AFB, TN

5d•$55,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Specialist II, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Purchasing Specialist will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates. Job Summary The successful candidate will perform purchasing functions in support of test operations. These activities include purchasing materials and services, resolving non-conforming material issues, invoice issues, and maintaining a professional working relationship with BNH material requestors and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Management or applicable discipline or 4 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network.
Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with other functional groups.
Proficient in Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Reports to and receives operational direction from the Purchasing Manager
Performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders ranging in value from $0 through $100,000.
Possess the ability to “float” between the Micro and Negotiated Groups, depending on the workload.
Performs expediting of purchase orders, resolves non-conformances, and resolves invoice problems.
Communicates with suppliers and personnel within BNH to establish clear definition of requirements, to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions, and achieve required service and results to meet project needs.
Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and project discipline personnel in order to perform assigned duties.
Communicates with suppliers as necessary to achieve required service and results to meet project needs.
Communicates with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and other project functions to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process requisitions.
Understands and applies key quality requirements to support the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services, such as quality & test inspection plans, qualifications, and resolution of non-conformances.
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.