Procurement Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Review technical project requirements/requisitions/commodities, issue solicitations with consideration to contract flow-down, and promote full and open competition when applicable.
• Partner and support internal and external customers in justifying a sole or single source selection when competition is not feasible to meet program/project objectives (schedule, cost, and quality).
• Review and negotiate material/service offers, purchase order terms and conditions and credit terms with suppliers.
• Evaluate, select, and award contracts to responsible and responsive sources of supply with consideration to FAR and DFARS regulations, and Program objectives.
• In addition, you are expected to engage, influence, and improve Supplier performance.
• Manage open orders ensuring the accuracy of data to facilitate a two/three-way match allowing for timely receipt and payment.
• Communicate, update, and control critical information keeping stakeholders informed particularly on issues that have the potential to adversely affect the project.

Requirements

• Proficiency in performing market research to determine the optimal strategy for procuring supplies and services.
• Ability to read/understand technical (mechanical/electrical) requirements to facilitate and support technical discussions between Suppliers and Engineering.
• Min 3 progressive years of experience in sourcing, negotiation, and procurement roles; Aerospace (manned and unmanned) industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team/matrixed organization.
• Highly organized, critical, and analytical thinker, excellent problem-solver.
• Adaptable to change and highly resolved to overcome challenges.

Qualifications

• AA’s Degree, S.T.E.M. or Supply Chain a plus.
• Supply Chain Professional Certifications, NCMA/ISM preferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Enterprise/Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP), Costpoint a plus.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) toolTechnical educations, skills, knowledge, and abilities relating to UAV manufacture and part fabrication.
• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, or S.T.E.M..