Senior Analyst, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of various elements of the procurement process, including the creation of purchase orders for material returns and managing vendor deliveries.

• Act as a member of the Return to Vendor Team or Delivery Assurance Team to support the Buyer Support Group.

• Assist Acquisition Professionals and Raytheon Programs.

• Provide comprehensive visibility of the supply chain process from acquisitions through receiving and close-out.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers.

• Create and oversee Return to Vendor purchase orders while ensuring compliance with contractual and quality standards.

• Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any delays, service issues, and financial impacts.

• Maintain electronic records, generate weekly progress reports, and track metrics.

• Contribute to the development of procurement strategy, departmental procedures, and enhancements to the supply chain process.

• Reconcile discrepancies in purchase and delivery in accordance with contracts, purchasing policies, and organizational goals.

• Engage in department and operational meetings; coordinate vendor issues and assist in compliance reporting.

• Uphold data integrity in SCM MRP/ERP and Pelico systems.

• Foster positive and ethical relationships with customers, acquisition professionals, and vendors.

• Adhere to workplace operating procedures, as well as environmental health and safety guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related area.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to secure the necessary export authorizations.

• Experience with SAP systems.

• Proven knowledge and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with internal customers.

• In-depth understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and the roles/responsibilities associated with different project phases.

• Familiarity with the preparation of Return To Vendor purchase orders, including compliance with terms and conditions.

• Knowledge of delivery assurance follow-up processes regarding promised delivery dates and future planning.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics, and material management principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and efficiently manage a high volume of tasks.

• Capacity to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information related to this program/contract.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)