Procurement Specialist

Buyer II

We are seeking an experienced Buyer II to join our operations and procurement team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing experience, particularly in fast-paced and technically driven industries. You will play a key role in coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials critical to program success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the purchasing of materials, services, and products to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate with program leads to identify long-lead materials and support sourcing decisions.
• Prepare and process purchase orders using Coupa and Costpoint software.
• Manage supplier orders, monitor backlog, track order status, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Partner with logistics to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, and supplier payments.
• Expedite materials for shortage management and coordinate returns for discrepant materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of tactical-level purchasing experience.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience preferred.
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or CSCP certification is a plus.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems (Coupa, Costpoint preferred).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Skills:

• Negotiation
• Invoice management
• Supplier issue resolution
• Delivery management