Defense Procurement Specialist
Madison, MS 39110
Pay range $25.00 to $27.00 per hour on W2 (all inclusive)
Contract role.
Descriptio
- nWe are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Supply Chain Department in Madison, Mississippi
- .The successful candidate will need to understand the different commodities of procurement and be responsible for Source selection, creating request for quotation (RFQ), Requesting certifications from suppliers, creating purchase orders under $30K, but not limited to, this will be to the discretion of the manager, perform negotiations with pre-approval from your manager and/or senior lead as well as monitoring and tracking supplier acknowledgements, delivery status, assisting senior buyers in the creation of 9 tabs folders
- .Will also have responsibility of tracking past due purchase orders, to ensure that SAP is updated, and notes of the status is posted for data accuracy
- .Troubleshooting supplier invoices to provide a resolution of payment
- .Participates in supplier visits as well as assists in developing the agenda for the program review
Job Responsibiliti
- esSources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organizatio
- n.Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objective
- s.Monitor the performance of supplier
- s.Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisition
- s.Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamic
- s.Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedule
- s.Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary record
- s.May prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid package
- s.Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standard
- s.Other projects and initiatives as assigne
d.
Qualificati
- onsBachelor's Degree AND 0 years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR associate degree AND a minimum of four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent AND a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experien
- ce.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary da
- ta.Some travel will be requir
- ed.Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instructio
- ns.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications,and being able to present financial information clearly and succinct
- ly.Excellent communication skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are requir
- ed.Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the positio
- n).Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the positio
- n).Must be able to work weekends, other shifts, and overtime as requir
ed.