Procurement Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARYUnder 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.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able toperform, with or without reasonable accommodation.• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchasethrough delivery• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier,and date commodity is neededIssues RFQ's and PO's and/or IDWA's in accordance with company and government regulations.Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodityInvestigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirementsAdvises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality andschedule needsImplements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulationsAssures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the qualitystandards of the company• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assureaccurate retention of records• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner• Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:ERP system - SAPDepartment of Defense procurementMS Office SuiteSkills:Fluent English – reading and writing is requiredProfessionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detailCompetency using ERP, EDI and PLM software packagesSolid understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principlesExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment; criticalthinkerDemonstrated leadership skillsOutstanding interpersonal skills; positive attitude and outlookFlexible, open-minded listener / learner; self-starterExcellent Communicator (verbal and written) / strong team player; ability to work on cross functionalteams.Strong people skills; energeticStrong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills; ability to excite teamContinuous process improvement focusAbility to:Communicate effectively and appropriately.Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.Establish and maintain effective working relationshipsRead, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,or governmental regulationsWrite reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers,and the general public• Effectively communicate orally or in written form with leadership, co-management, internal andexternal customers with strong presentation skills.• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,area, circumference, and volume• Work independently on a team• Work on multiple tasks simultaneouslySupervision Received:• The work is performed under general supervisionEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree or equivalent2-4 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 processesBENEFITS:12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years10 days paid sick time11 paid holidaysHealthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependentsChamp Plan Wellness and Health Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earningsParticipation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instancesFree wellness initiativesFree tele-healthFree and discounted RXAuto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employmentRequires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation401k retirement savings with match Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment100% match of 1st 3% contribution50% match of next 2% contributionIMMEDIATE VESTINGCompany-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)Regular Hourly rate for travel timeDirect Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental carsTravel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company businessPer 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' employmentPay Range$60,000 - $80,000 Annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.Company OverviewTRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded "boots on the ground" business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo's team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.Powered by JazzHR