Procurement Specialist

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 role 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 differences 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
• Upholds the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Reports any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action to avoid recurrence
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Requirements

• 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
• Strong negotiation, collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills

Skills

• Accounting software
• Database software
• Internet software
• Inventory software
• Manufacturing software
• Order processing systems
• Payroll systems
• Project Management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing software

Pay

Annual base salary may range from $63,000 to $83,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with discounted company stock
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Leave of absence programs
• Array of voluntary benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
• Flexible time-off for full-time salaried employees