Procurement Specialist

Primary Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Start: As soon as possible
• Pay Rate: $25.00-$27.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary: Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Supply Chain Department in Indianapolis, IN. 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 management discretion, performing negotiations with pre-approval from your manager and/or senior lead as well as monitoring and tracking supplier acknowledgements and delivery status. You will assist senior buyers in the creation of Purchase Order documentation, track past due purchase orders to ensure that SAP is updated and notes of the status are posted for data accuracy, troubleshoot supplier invoices to provide resolution of payment, participate in supplier visits, and assist in developing the agenda for the program review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization
• Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
• Monitor performance of suppliers
• Evaluate areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions
• Track data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics
• Negotiate with suppliers and analyze suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends and maintain necessary records
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages
• Maintain the highest ethical personal and professional standards
• Perform other projects and initiatives as assigned

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor'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 experience
• Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position)

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to present financial information clearly and succinctly
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers and internal customers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data
• Ability to work weekends, other shifts and overtime as required
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-01798

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