Our client is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally. They are looking for a Procurement Specialist who can join their office at Indianapolis, IN.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 0 years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR Associate Degree AND a minimum of four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent AND a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience.
- Some travel will be required.
- Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position).
Job Responsibilities:
- Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
- Monitors performance of suppliers.
- Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
- Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics.
- Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
- Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary records.
- May prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.
