LanceSoft, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist 1 to join their Supply Chain Department in Madison, Mississippi. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing necessary machinery and supplies while monitoring supplier performance and ensuring data accuracy in procurement processes.
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
Qualification
Required
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 will 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 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