Procurement Specialist
Core
Spearhead end-to-end procurement lifecycle and sourcing initiatives for a defense technology company's supply chain.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing/Defense)
Builds
Procurement processes and supplier relationships for military systems and components
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing
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, analytical thinking, critical thinking, attention to detail
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders; maintain day-to-day relationships with suppliers and resolve quality/delivery/pricing issues; quickly resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays; monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines; collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams; maintain accurate records and track procurement KPIs; support development of sourcing strategy for direct commodities; document and report supplier performance; support continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings and on-time delivery; support supplier life cycle from selection to exit