Key skills
ERPSAP
About this role
Role Overview
- Under general supervision and reporting to the to the Director of Operations, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services.
- Processes purchase requisitions in fulfillment of program supply chain plans and other procurement requirements.
- Ensures the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders.
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery
- Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed
- Issues RFQ’s and PO’s and/or IDWA’s in accordance with company and government regulations.
- Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity
- Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements
- Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs
- Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
- Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 2-4 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- An ability to build relations with a supplier network and have insight into supplier’s processes
- ERP system
- SAP
- Department of Defense procurement
- MS Office Suite
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
Tech Stack
- ERP
Benefits
- 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
- 10 days paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
- Champ Plan Wellness and Health Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
- Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
- Free wellness initiatives
- Free tele-health
- Free and discounted RX
- Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
- Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
- Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
- 401k retirement savings with match
- Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
- 100% match of 1st 3% contribution
- 50% match of next 2% contribution
- IMMEDIATE VESTING
- Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
- Regular Hourly rate for travel time
- Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
- Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
- Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company business
- Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
- $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
- Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
- Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment