Procurement Specialist

Overview Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. The Procurement Specialist will carry out broad assignments involving the purchase of items requiring knowledge and experience, usually involving responsibility for a high volume of purchases. Reports to the Sr. Procurement Manager in the Manufacturing Department. Responsibilities Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders to the optimum advantage of the company based on value, quality, delivery, and price Recommends changes or substitutes when specific materials are not available or when quality may be improved or costs reduced Works with the Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering to provide updated statuses as needed on all open Purchase Orders Assists in the selection of qualified suppliers through facility inspection and personal inquiry and adjudicates difference between CEC and vendors Obtains quotations as required and selects vendors Performs liaison between requisitioning departments and suppliers May provide Production Control with quantity price break information and necessary lead-time required for economic lot purchases. Advises Sr. Procurement Manager on status of open orders periodically to determine action to be taken on delinquent orders. Reviews rejected parts as to source and makes final disposition Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business Qualifications 2 years of related buying experience Associate’s degree preferred Experience purchasing electronic parts (EEE) and equipment Working knowledge of Contract Accounting Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint Cost point experience is a plus Negotiation, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI Pay may range from $63,000 to $83,000 annually The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations. Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off. #J-18808-Ljbffr