Procurement Coordinator

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Procurement Coordinator


Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour


Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (9-hour workdays)
• Friday: 7:00 AM-4:00PM - One Friday worked (8 hours) and the alternating Friday off

Requirements:

• Must have 2-4 years of supply chain, procurement, buyer experience.
• This company deals with government contracts so you must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to produce verification of citizenship with a certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• SAP/ERP/MRP experience preferred.

About the Position


We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to join a growing procurement program supporting major customer operations in the aerospace and defense industry. This is a fast-paced, highly transactional role where you will manage the purchasing process from sourcing and supplier quotes through purchase order execution, delivery, and quality receipt. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-4 years of procurement or supply chain experience who understands how materials move through the supply chain and enjoys working directly with suppliers and customers.

What You'll Do

• Source suppliers and products based on customer requirements.
• Contact suppliers, request and evaluate quotes, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Create and execute purchase orders with suppliers.
• Manage purchase requisitions from initial request through final delivery.
• Maintain direct communication with suppliers throughout the purchasing process.
• Track orders and ensure suppliers meet required ship dates.
• Verify pricing, documentation, quality requirements, and delivery information.
• Submit supplier quotes and purchasing information through SAP .
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to obtain approvals and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Monitor purchasing metrics and performance.
• Manage multiple purchase orders and line items simultaneously.
• Follow applicable government regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), customer contracts, and quality requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 1-4 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Candidates with under 3 years of experience may qualify at $22-$24/hour.
• Direct procurement or supply chain experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing mechanics.
• Experience working with suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with purchasing, ERP, or supply chain software; SAP experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Industry Experience


Industry background is flexible. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, defense, or another supply-chain environment is transferable. The most important factor is understanding the purchasing and supplier-management process.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique


This is a new procurement program , so we're looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, patient, and comfortable learning a new process.


You will work with established contractors and customer programs that support the aerospace and defense industry , including programs involving missile and fighter production. Your work will help support the supply chain behind products and programs that support our nation's warfighters and national defense.


You will not physically handle the products. Your role is focused on procurement, supplier management, purchasing, documentation, and ensuring materials are delivered to the customer's required location and specifications.

Ideal Candidate


We're looking for someone who is:

• Organized and highly detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, transactional environment
• Confident communicating directly with suppliers and customers
• Patient and adaptable during a lengthy training process
• Comfortable managing repetitive processes without losing accuracy
• Able to manage multiple purchase orders and deadlines simultaneously
• A self-starter who can work independently
• A strong team player and communicator
• Comfortable working within established procedures and regulations
• Motivated to learn and grow within a new program

Referral Bonus


Earn $100-$500 for successful referrals!

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Office: 1005 SW 10th St., Suite 102, Ocala, FL

Training & Onboarding

• Candidates will complete a Predictive Index assessment to help evaluate work style and how they operate independently and within a team.
• Because this is a new program, patience and adaptability are important.
• Initial onboarding and training may take several weeks.
• Training includes onboarding, introductions, classroom/virtual training, and shadowing experienced team members.
• Customer-issued laptop and system access may take several weeks during the onboarding process.
• Candidates must successfully complete the required I-9 and background/clearance process .
• A hard copy of required identification documentation must be provided for verification.
• Candidates must be prepared to learn and shadow the team before receiving full system access.

Ocala, FL
1281
1005 Southwest 10th Street
Ocala, FL 34471