Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement to join our procurement team at our Jupiter, FL facility. Will also consider candidates to work Remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs. Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities. “On it” focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).
• Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.
• Ensure compliance to delivery schedules. Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements. Understand component specifications and requirements.
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies. Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.
• Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.
• Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration

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