Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, conferring with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply; maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge & market conditions to reduce component pricing. Establishes preferred suppliers while setting expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from those suppliers.

Requirements

• Strong ability to lead component purchasing commodity lane to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates.
• Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations.
• Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms and conditions.
• Manages commodity purchase order placement in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.
• Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.
• Establishes preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees