Procurement Specialist

Talascend is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist for an opportunity in Imperial, PA. Overview The procurement specialist is responsible for managing sourcing and purchasing activities for military applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining supplier relationships to deliver the best overall value for US government military programs. Responsibilities Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence. Conduct RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms. Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure-to-pay cycle. Maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations when purchasing for U.S. government and defense-related programs. Follow-up on PO acknowledgment, delivery status, and resolve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change. Ensure all invoices are received promptly to support accurate processing and cash‑flow management. Facilitate the resolution of AP, logistics, and customs issues related to purchase orders. Improve key performance metrics for the region such as on‑time delivery, savings against budget, and cost of failure. Develop reports, analyze spend, and apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost‑reduction and cash flow improvements. Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal business partners when required. Develop strong relationships with engineering, operations, finance, project management, quality, and other stakeholders. Lead and maintain meetings, reviews, and communicate about project status. Collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements, define, develop, and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to enhance business performance. Qualifications Flexibility to travel up to 10%, supporting both domestic and international business needs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business‑related areas. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation or 1 year of experience plus an MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience in purchase order execution. Ability to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when needed. Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes. Preferred Qualifications Follow‑up and expediting procurement process from purchase to delivery. Solid MS Office skills including Excel formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with presentation and report preparation skills. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr