What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company?

Yoh has an immediate, 9 month contract opportunity for a Procurement Specialist within the Aerospace Industry to join our client, Hybrid to report to their office in Indianapolis, Indiana

Hourly rate $25-27 / hr. max.
OnSite- Tuesday-Thursday, Remote Monday & Friday
40 hours, 8-5PM
Drug Screen and Background Check will be required

The successful candidate will need to understand the different commodities of procurement and be responsible for Source selection, creating 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 acknowledgements, delivery status, assisting senior buyers in the creation of 9 tabs folders. 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.

What You Will Be Doing

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.

Who You Are

Bachelors 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

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Estimated Min Rate : $18.90

Estimated Max Rate : $27.00

Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Salary : $25 - $27

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