Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Identify and acquire goods and services from various suppliers.

• Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals, and assess supplier pricing.

• Evaluate and oversee supplier quality, reliability, and delivery capabilities in collaboration with the quality organization.

• Collaborate with internal clients to ensure product and service specifications meet requirements.

• Engage in negotiations to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks.

• Issue and manage purchase orders effectively.

• Ensure adherence to public law requirements, company policies, procedures, and import/export regulations.

• Assess supplier performance and carry out follow-up actions.

• Provide necessary documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams for accurate receipt recording.

• Review and authorize supplier payments when necessary.

• Employ Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to promote quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Capability to work collaboratively with program management and other multi-functional teams.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Preferred: Experience in aircraft maintenance activities under U.S. Government prime contracts, including spares procurement and logistics.

• Preferred: Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Preferred: Understanding of CPSR and government audit processes.

• Preferred: Experience with Import/Export (ITAR) regulations concerning the movement of materials and technology.

• Preferred: Knowledge of SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems.

• Preferred: Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime.

• Shift differentials available.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Disability insurance benefits.

• Savings plan participation.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.