Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Develop and carry out procurement activities for raw materials, goods, and services.

• Gather and evaluate pricing, expenditure, and supplier performance data to enhance sourcing strategies and set price goals.

• Request supplier quotes, assess bids and proposals, and make recommendations for source selection or award decisions.

• Create and distribute purchase orders, RFPs, and bid packages.

• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, delivery timelines, and other contractual obligations with suppliers.

• Oversee purchase orders from the award stage through to completion and ensure on-time delivery.

• Address supplier issues related to damaged goods, rejected materials, shortages, over-shipments, cancellations, returns, claims, and engineering modifications.

• Maintain precise procurement records, documentation, and reporting.

• Collaborate with program management, engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams.

• Offer guidance, mentorship, or training to less experienced employees.

• Ensure adherence to anti-corruption ethics, laws, regulations, and company procurement policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Capability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

• Occasional travel may be necessary, up to 10%.

• Experience in supporting procurement activities within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environments.

• Practical understanding of project management principles and project-based procurement initiatives.

• Proficiency in preparing RFPs, bid packages, and supplier evaluation documentation.

• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics, cost analysis, and market analysis.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, operations, and program management.

• Ability to provide training, mentorship, or daily guidance to other buyers or support personnel.

• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, supplier risk management, and issue resolution protocols.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other business systems utilized for analysis and reporting.

• Experience in identifying and executing process improvements within procurement operations.

• Knowledge of anti-corruption regulations, ethical standards, and purchasing compliance requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.