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.