Senior Specialist, Procurement
About The Position
This role involves the procurement of mechanical and electro-mechanical commodities. The Senior Specialist will compile and analyze statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and establish price objectives. Responsibilities include approving and qualifying vendors, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and making awards. The position requires following up on all awards through order completion, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing supplier operations to determine factors affecting prices and achieve the lowest cost while ensuring quality, reliability, and schedule adherence. The role may also involve preparing requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Requirements
- 10 years or more experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- 10 years or more experience in negotiations
- 10 years or more experience in procurement of mechanical and electro-mechanical commodities
- 10 years or more experience in the field and will represent the organization as the prime contact on a project or program
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Nice To Haves
- Procurement experience with DoD and Government Contracts
Responsibilities
- Placing Purchase Orders
- Handling Invoice Issues
- Working Closely With Suppliers
- Negotiation Skills
- Compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and establish price objectives
- Approving and qualifying vendors
- Obtaining quotes
- Examining bids and making awards
- Following up on all awards through completion of order
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Analyzing suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
- Reviewing proposals
- Negotiating prices
- Selecting or recommending suppliers
- Analyzing trends
- Maintaining necessary records
- Preparing request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
