What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Cogent Infotech Corp?
Remote Mon and Friday
On-site Tues, Wed and Thurs
Hours : 8am-5pm
Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Supply Chain Department
Will also have responsibility of tracking past due purchase orders, to ensure that SAP is updated and notes of the status is posted for data accuracy.
Trouble shooting supplier invoices to provide resolution of payment.
Participates in supplier visits as well as assist in the developing the agenda for the program review.
Job 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.
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.
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