Job Description

Overview:
Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Processes purchase requisitions in fulfillment of program supply chain plans and other procurement requirements. Ensures the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders. Major Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed
• Issues RFQ\xe2\x80\x99s and PO\xe2\x80\x99s and/or IDWA\xe2\x80\x99s in accordance with company and government regulations
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent and 0-2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and commissions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP software and MS Office Suite.