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Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented procurement specialist to support purchasing activities for a fast-paced operation. This long-term contract position is well suited for someone who can manage assigned commodities, coordinate supplier activity, and keep procurement work aligned with program timelines and compliance standards. The person in this role will work across internal teams and external suppliers to drive efficient purchasing decisions, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full purchase order cycle for assigned commodities, from sourcing and quotation review through order placement, documentation, and closeout.
• Prepare and issue request-for-quote packages, evaluate supplier responses, and conduct price analysis to support sound purchasing decisions and competitive negotiations.
• Track open orders closely, maintain current delivery information, and communicate schedule changes or risks to operations and program stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers while ensuring procurement actions follow established policies and documentation requirements.
• Support proposal and planning activities by gathering supplier quotations, comparing options, and contributing procurement input to program needs.
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers, customers, quality, engineering, and operations teams to support smooth execution in a high-volume environment.
• Identify alternate sources of supply when needed and coordinate with cross-functional partners to help qualify new vendors.
• Participate in supplier reviews, program discussions, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen procurement performance and service levels.
• Use Excel and related tools to organize large data sets, manage multiple requisition lines, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Escalate delivery concerns when necessary to help expedite critical materials and reduce schedule impact.• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of buying or procurement experience in a business setting.
• Ability to analyze quotations, compare pricing, and negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, including work with large volumes of purchasing data.
• Experience managing multiple priorities at once while maintaining accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams such as operations, engineering, quality, and program management.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance standards, supply chain processes, and KPI-driven performance expectations.
• Experience with SAP R/3 or similar enterprise procurement systems is preferred, and willingness to travel domestically up to 10% may be required.