Associate, Procurement

Job Description:

• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order
• 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) and bid packages
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes
• Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related procurment experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related procurment experience
• Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR)
• Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and supplies
• Knowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxes
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures
• Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations.

Benefits:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays