Job Description
Provides direct support to Program Management for Proposal and Procurement requirements. Proposals: Review Bill of Material (BOM), create Request for Quote (RFQ), contact vendors to request quotes and follow up for timely quote responses, prepare completed proposal packet for proposal team lead or manager review. Ensure BOM details are present, work with other functional departments and program managers for any necessary clarification. Process proposals per departmental procedures. Procurement: Review, and process Purchase Requests (PR), in accordance with company policies and procedures. Review single and sole source justifications, commercial item determinations, and other documentation. Select and maintain sources of supply. Prioritize Purchase Orders (PO) by program needs, ensure all order information is complete and requirements are clearly defined and updated accurately and timely, and verify currency of pricing and delivery data. Ensure any delivery, quality, or pricing issues are promptly conveyed to Program Management and the vendor and resolved in a timely manner. Monitor outstanding lead times against schedules. Perform routine Purchase Order reconciliation. Expedite deliveries where necessary. Utilize company system-generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO due dates.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Contracts Procurement, or equitable field preferred. Five years practical expertise in the foregoing functions can be considered against Degree. Experience: Proficiency with Costpoint Procurement Planning, Purchasing and Material Management Modules is strongly desired. Ability to read and understand basic drawings and bills of material. Experience with electronic assembly and component purchasing. DoD procurement experience to include knowledge of FAR/DFARS procurement regulations. Substantial Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) experience desired. Knowledge of cross functional duties (Finance, Contracts, Program Management) necessary to effectively support. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience operating in fast-paced multi-tasking customer environment requiring high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Must possess and maintain Secret Security Clearance. Some travel within the US may be required.