What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate II Purchasing- 13361 position at Spark Talent Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Associate II Purchasing
Location : Sterling Heights, MI
Industry : Aerospace and Defense
Benefits :Position Summary : Responsible for managing all affairs between company and Suppliers / Subcontractors for various types of Subcontracts / Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.
Position Responsibilities :
- Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
- Analysis of Oracle system material needs
- Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
- Cost analysis of proposals
- Price analysis of quotes
- Proposal fact finding
- Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions)
- Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance
- Administer Subcontracts / Purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements
- Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs
- Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and company functional departments and program offices
- Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors
- Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary
- Ensure company compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
- Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers
- Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study
- Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
- Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
- Ability to negotiate
- Occasional domestic travel
- Possible International travel
- Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
- Strong problem solving and program management skills
- Excellent business acumen
- Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
- Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP
- Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance
Position Requirements :
About Spark Talent Acquisition :
Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.
Salary : $100
