OPRC10 - Associate Procurement Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficient procurement of goods, services, and supplies.
• Manage procurement activities for both customer-related processes and internal operations, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines.
• Address and resolve supplier issues, including defective products and delivery delays, and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary.
• Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Process purchase orders, track delivery schedules, and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain.
• Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers offerings for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings achieved for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong negotiation skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Experience with federal government contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with commercial or defense procurement, with knowledge of contracts and subcontracts.