Procurement Specialist
Core
Spearhead end-to-end procurement lifecycle and sourcing initiatives within the defense technology supply chain.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing/Defense)
Builds
Defense systems and military capabilities powered by Lattice OS
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience, supplier relationship management, purchase order management, supply chain disruption resolution, cross-functional collaboration, sourcing strategy development, supplier lifecycle management, cost savings analysis, process improvement, design specification interpretation, problem-solving, critical thinking
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create and manage purchase orders to meet production needs; maintain supplier relationships and resolve quality/delivery issues; expedite orders to meet deadlines; collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams; track procurement KPIs and streamline processes; support sourcing strategy for direct commodities; document supplier performance; support continuous improvement for cost and delivery; manage supplier selection through exit.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC