Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers for goods, services, and supplies.
- Ensure the timely procurement of goods in alignment with business requirements and customer-related processes.
- Address and resolve defects and delivery issues with suppliers, managing the negotiation of refunds and replacement orders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering) to ensure proper scheduling, movement, and receipt of goods and supplies.
- Review supplier performance, monitor contract compliance, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of procurement activities, including contracts, orders, and correspondence.
- Analyze market trends and provide recommendations for improving procurement strategies.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports and data analysis to inform decision-making.
- Support the preparation of procurement forecasts and planning activities.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
- Basic understanding of procurement policies, practices, and industry standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Deltek (CostPoint) or similar procurement software.
- Familiarity with Federal Government contracts or subcontract processes.
- Knowledge of commercial or defense procurement processes.
