What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate position at The Panther Group?
About the Role
Responsible for managing all affairs between our client and Suppliers / Subcontractors for various types of Subcontracts / Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.
9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
1 to 3 years applicable experience
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 our client’s functional departments and program offices
Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors
Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary
Ensure our client’s 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
Qualifications Sought
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 work day and buying deck
Ability to obtain a US security clearance
