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Procurement Associate
Job Description
Responsible for managing all affairs between the organization and suppliers/subcontractors for various types of subcontracts/Purchase Orders, including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role
- Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of Procurement Buyer.
- Analyze Oracle system material needs.
- Solicit and prepare Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Requests for Proposals (RFP's), and Request for Information (RFI's).
- Conduct cost analysis of proposals.
- Perform price analysis of quotes.
- Engage in proposal fact finding.
- Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets.
- Prepare, place, and administer Purchase Orders to ensure subcontractor compliance.
- Administer subcontracts/purchase orders, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery to support program requirements.
- Conduct buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs.
- Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and internal functional departments/program offices.
- Manage quality, design, and payment issues with subcontractors.
- Coordinate the "Source Selection"process.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations.
- Administer purchase orders via communication and onsite program reviews.
- Review and assess all planning to ensure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within vendor lead-time.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred.
- 1 - 3 years'experience in a related field.
- Ability to use Oracle system and associated computer systems.
- Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Willingness to undertake occasional domestic travel.
- Possible international travel.
- Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent business acumen.
- Ability to work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
- Ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet business applications are desired but not mandated.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems, and MRP.
- Ability to multi-task and manage work efficiently.
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance if required.
- Driver's License required.
US Citizenship Requirement: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
No Subcontract Requirement: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Greg Allen
Team Leader - Defense Solutions
With over 14 years of recruiting experience, Greg specializes in recruiting military veterans for Contract Professionals, Inc.'s defense clients nationwide (CONUS)and overseas (OCONUS). Part of his job is to also mentor new CPI recruiters and assist them in meeting their career objectives.
Greg takes great pride in his ability to support our military veterans, as they navigate the transition process. This includes providing transitioning military personnel with job information and vital career guidance, after they are discharged from the military. Greg regularly works to support transitioning military personnel and veterans by matching their skills to a rewarding career within their area of expertise.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
He enjoys golf, cooking, travel, music and most sports! Go Broncos!