The Procurement Specialist oversees the requisition of goods and services for the company. They receive purchase requisitions from employees or departments and contact possible vendors that can supply the items. They compare the price quotations of these vendors and choose the most cost-efficient option. Upon choosing, procurement buyers notify the vendor and proceed with the request. Procurement buyers are responsible for the receipt of goods from the suppliers. They check the deliveries and ensure that all orders are complete and in good condition. They also handle the receipts and consolidate these for processing of payment.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• purchasing part70
• researching vendors 10
• communicating with vendors for quoting services5
• monitor open purchase orders 10
• Prepares/execute purchase orders based on approved requisitions, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of supplies, equipment, services, and materials.
• Perform a variety of duties required to support purchasing activities.
• Managing the end-to-end supply chain relationship with vendors to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery, and overall supplier reliability for North American Surveillance Systems.
• Researching vendors and developing new and alternative sources of supply where vendors and preferred suppliers are inadequate.
• Continually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the performance of both current and prospective vendors.
• Reviewing MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements, reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule, and price.
• Ensuring that critical purchase orders are communicated to the vendors and are effectively expedited to maintain smooth production operations.
• Assists with crafting negotiation strategies to close deals with optimal terms.
• Assist in building and coordinating effective supplier management processes and strong supplier relationships and partnerships.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor all open purchase orders to ensure vendors on time delivery.
• Interfaces closely with Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Administration, suppliers, and all levels of management to evaluate proposals, statement of work (SOW), and other technical documents.
• Performing all operations according to appropriate government regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR) and in accordance with NASS standards.
• Performing all operations according to prescribed safety, health, and environmental principles.
• Participating in Continuous Improvement projects

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• Ability to perform in a dynamic and high-energy environment with the capability to simultaneously managing multiple projects with demanding schedules
• Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in government contracting and procurement
• Demonstrated ability to manage the procurement of goods and services from cradle to grave
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the sourcing process effectively at all levels in the company through both verbal and written presentations and reports
• Demonstrated ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with all levels of teams, including superiors and executives
• Ability to use metrics, methods and procedures which drive sourcing results across the team / projects and provide linkage to corporate objectives
• Excellent analytical skills are required
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Positive disposition with a desire to assist others to achieve common goals

Education

The minimum level of education required is:

• Bachelors Degree in a business, finance or government field required
• Degree requirement may be substituted by Highschool Diploma and 2 – 4 years relevant experience

Desired Requirements

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

• CPSR experience is preferredSolid Deltek/Costpoint experience and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is preferred
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

Other Qualifications

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include

• Must be a US Citizen

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The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.