Procurement Analyst

Jobtailor; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a procurement and supply chain professional to acquire parts and equipment for engineering labs, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure material readiness across programs.

You will evaluate procurement needs, engage with suppliers, and support cross-functional teams to meet project timelines while maintaining compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment.
• Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts, tools, fixtures, and equipment for engineering labs.
• Support CAMELS lab’s request for evaluation material.
• Assist engineering proof-of-concept and prototypes.
• Evaluate procurement needs and determine effective strategies.
• Liaise with program, operations, engineering, and planning to guide supply chain.
• Review and manage materials, supplies, and services for programs.
• Recommend suppliers aligned to program objectives and ensure order completion.
• Provide supply chain support across multiple sites for Mission Systems.
• Prioritize materials and supplier constraints impacting schedules.
• Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop compliant solutions.
• Establish priorities and manage activities to meet timelines.
• Serve as key contact for internal/external stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement Processes

Material Readiness

Supplier Coordination

Education

University Degree

Tools

SAP ERP Systems

ERP Systems

Job description

• Procure parts, tools, fixtures, and equipment for engineering labs
• Supports CAMELS (Component and Materials Evaluation Lab) lab’s request for evaluation material
• Support engineering proof-of-concept and proof-of-function prototypes
• Evaluates engineering procurement needs and uses available tools to determine the most effective procurement strategy ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes
• Reviews and manages a variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements
• Evaluates needs and recommends suppliers aligned to program objectives, ensuring execution through order completion
• Provides supply chain support across multiple sites for Mission Systems ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes
• Partners with procurement teams prioritize available material, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting program schedule
• Analyzes complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives
• Demonstrates the ability to independently, establish priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables
• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives
• Utilizes ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
• Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management and procurement processes, utilizing ERP systems like SAP to ensure effective material readiness and supplier coordination. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and managing cross-functional initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Processes
• SAP ERP Systems
• Material Readiness
• Supplier Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement Strategy
• Bill of Material Management
• Material Evaluation
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Order Completion

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Labs
• Supply Chain Processes
• Program Requirements
• Cross-Functional Initiatives
• Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• SAP