Senior Procurement Specialist

Relativity Space•Stennis Space Center, MS

22h

About The Position

This individual would be responsible for the full range of procurement activities from start to finish (RFP/RFQ, Purchase Order creation, invoice resolution) working across different Indirect categories. Process purchase requests into purchase orders in the ERP system in a timely, efficient manner. Collaborate and work proactively with internal stakeholders to gather comprehensive procurement requirements and translate into Requests for Quote and Purchase Orders. Negotiate pricing, lead time, terms and conditions, and more, to holistically drive the best outcome for the business. Lead end-to-end purchase order management and invoice issue disposition to ensure on-time delivery of product or services and on-time payment of invoices. Resolve any and all procurement-related issues that arise during the life cycle of an order. Under the lead of Category Managers, own supplier relationships to build strong partnerships and continually deliver more value to Relativity.

Requirements

Knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and data analysis applications/tools (i.e., MS Excel, SQL, Tableau)
4+ years of demonstrated success in a strategic sourcing or purchasing role
Experience vetting terms, conditions, and contracts associated with purchases.
Experience working in a procurement role within a fast-paced manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering function

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business Administration, or similar.
Experience writing Statements of Work, Requests for Quote/Proposals.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requests into purchase orders in the ERP system in a timely, efficient manner
Collaborate and work proactively with internal stakeholders to gather comprehensive procurement requirements and translate into Requests for Quote and Purchase Orders
Negotiate pricing, lead time, terms and conditions, and more, to holistically drive the best outcome for the business
Lead end-to-end purchase order management and invoice issue disposition to ensure on-time delivery of product or services and on-time payment of invoices
Resolve any and all procurement-related issues that arise during the life cycle of an order
Under the lead of Category Managers, own supplier relationships to build strong partnerships and continually deliver more value to Relativity