Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of Indirect Procurement Buyer.
• Analysis of Oracle system material needs.
• Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Requests for Proposals (RFP's), and Request for Information (RFI's).
• Cost analysis of proposals.
• Price analysis of quotes.
• Proposal fact finding.
• Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets.
• Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration/monitoring to assure subcontractor compliance.
• Administer subcontracts/purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements.
• Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs.
• Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and GDLS functional departments/program offices
• Manage Quality, Design, Payment issues with subcontractors.
• Onboarding of new suppliers and NDA's
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process.
• Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations.
• Administration of purchase orders via communication \& on site program reviews.
• Review and access all planning to assure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel estimated 10%

Qualifications Sought

• 3 to 5 years plus in a related role is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success
• Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought.