Procurement Specialist I - Madison, MS (Evergreen)

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Supply Chain Department in Madison, Mississippi. The successful candidate will need to understand the different commodities of procurement and be responsible for Source selection, creating a request for quotation (RFQ), Requesting certifications from suppliers, creating purchase orders under $30K, but not limited to, this will be to the discretion of the manager, perform negotiations with pre-approval from your manager and/or senior lead as well as monitoring and tracking supplier acknowledgments, delivery status, assisting senior buyers in the creation of 9 tabs folders. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Sources negotiate and purchase 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 the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers.
• Evaluate 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 the 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 government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR Associate Degree AND four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent AND eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• Some travel will be required.
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent communication 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.
  
  

Employee Benefits Include The Following

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
  
  

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