Procurement Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $25-$27/hr on w2
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
150 West Market Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Title: Procurement Specialist Location with zip code: Indianapolis, IN 46219 Pay Rate: 25- $27/hr on w2 Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day Shift Hours : Monday - Friday 1^st shift 8AM-5PM Duration: 9+ Months Please Note: Remote Mon and Friday On-site Tues, Wed and Thurs* Job Description: The successful candidate will need to understand the different commodities of procurement and be responsible for Source selection, creating requests for quotation (RFQ), Requesting certifications from suppliers, and creating purchase orders, but not limited to, this will be at the discretion of the manager Performing negotiations with pre-approval from your manager and/or senior lead as well as monitoring and tracking supplier acknowledgments, and delivery status, assisting senior buyers in the creation of Purchase Order documentation. Will also have the responsibility of tracking past due purchase orders, to ensure that SAP is updated and notes of the status are posted for data accuracy. Troubleshooting supplier invoices to provide resolution of payment. Participates in supplier visits as well as assists in developing the agenda for the program review. Role & Responsibilities: Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary records. May prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages. Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards. Other projects and initiatives as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 0 years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR Associate Degree AND a minimum of four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent AND a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data. Some travel may be required. Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly. Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers and internal customers are required. Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position). Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position). Must be able to work weekends, other shifts and overtime as required.