Procurement Analyst

Jobtailor; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in North Carolina seeks a senior procurement professional to lead sourcing, supplier negotiation, and DFARS-enabled purchasing.

You will develop RFPs/RFQs, issue purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with government ratings and export controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or management or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace-related.
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• DFARS-compliant materials familiarity.
• Experience with DPAS and ITAR/EAR considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue RFP/RFQ events to prospective suppliers.
• Determine best supply sources by executing and analyzing competitive RFQ/RFQs.
• Liaise between the Company and suppliers by negotiating costs and delivery requirements.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and sponsor productivity improvement plans when needed.
• Issue purchase orders and amendments in accordance with production requirements and inventory goals.
• Respond to internal schedule changes and communicate changes to the Supply Chain.
• Support escalations or downgrades to production schedules with external suppliers.
• Advise the Purchasing Manager of unusual cost, quality, or delivery trends.
• Execute and manage strategic initiatives and projects supporting Procurement strategy.
• Develop component sources and qualify suppliers as required.
• Sponsor resolution of supplier quality issues.

Skills

RFP/RFQ development

Purchase order issuance

Supplier quality management

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Non-conforming material resolution

Time management

Decision-making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Support Operations by developing and issuing RFP/RFQ events to prospective suppliers
• Determine best supply sources by executing and analyzing competitive RFP/RFQs
• Liaise between the Company and suppliers by negotiating costs and delivery requirements
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and sponsor productivity improvement plans when needed
• Issue purchase orders and amendments in accordance with production requirements and inventory goals
• Respond to internal schedule changes and communicate changes to the Supply Chain
• Support escalations or downgrades to production schedules with external suppliers
• Conduct outreach to Supply Chain to ensure purchased materials comply with delivery schedules
• Expedite suppliers as required to ensure on-time delivery
• Advise the Purchasing Manager of unusual cost, quality, or delivery trends
• Execute and manage strategic initiatives and projects supporting Procurement strategy
• Develop component sources and qualify suppliers as required
• Sponsor resolution of supplier quality issues
• Work efficiently within production time standards to meet deadlines
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet customer needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or management or equivalent experience
• At least ten (10) years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace-related
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Customer focus and sense of urgency for problem resolution
• Business acumen
• Professionalism in dealing with adverse or difficult situations
• Proven strong negotiation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with DFARS-compliant materials
• Familiarity with multiple government ratings: DO-A1, DX-A1, and DPAS
• Familiarity reading drawings and print requirements related to machined parts and processes
• Experience with non-conforming material and resolution
• Strong communication skills with the supply base and internal stakeholders
• Ability to source products efficiently
• Must meet regulatory requirements
• U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• For applicable ITAR/EAR-controlled positions, must be a U.S. Person or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license
• Preferred: professional accreditations such as CPM, CPSM, or CPIM
• Preferred: experience in strategic commodity or category management
• Preferred: background in multiple commodities, including machining and hardware items
• May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to twenty pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing stairs, and reaching
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to hear and see, with or without assistance of a device

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, supplier negotiation, and compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in strategic sourcing, supplier quality management, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchasing Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Sourcing
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• RFP/RFQ Development
• Purchase Order Issuance
• Supplier Quality Management
• Cost Analysis
• DFARS Compliance
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Non-Conforming Material Resolution
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Decision-Making

Soft Skills

• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Strong Communication
• Sense of Urgency
• Problem Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPM
• CPSM
• CPIM

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Government Ratings
• Machining
• Hardware Items