Procurement Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN Duration: 6 Months contract to hire. Job Responsibilities Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary records. May prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages. Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards. Other projects and initiatives assigned. Qualifications Required experience in government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data. Some travel will be required. Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction. #J-18808-Ljbffr