Procurement Specialist

• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
• Manage and develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans
• Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures of Government procurement
• Implement procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships
• Identify and establish new sources of supply for materials, equipment, or supplies and work with corporate supplier quality to have them added to the company Approved Vendor List (AVL)
• Interview vendors to determine best product availability and terms of sales
• Review, approve, prepare, and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Assist contract and program management to process, understand and engage effectively with the procurement process
• Coordinate deliveries between vendors and receiving departments to complete purchase
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Participate in / lead continuous improvement activities

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (in business, supply chain management, procurement or equivalent)
• 4+ years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement
• DoD experience, knowledge of regulations and FAR rules preferred
• Ability to maintain government security clearance
• Ability to pass background and drug screening
• Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications
• Proficient in computer data entry and Microsoft Outlook
• Advanced computer skills specifically using data products and location specific programs
• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs
• Computer literacy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
• Comfort in gathering and disseminating information
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
• Ability to follow a process
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments and solve problems
• Knowledge of relevant standards

Previous military / government Logistics experience