Procurement and Travel Support Specialist | ATSS Transition

ERC, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education assistance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

ERC, Inc in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a Procurement and Travel Support Specialist to handle procurement needs and engage with suppliers effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Procurement Specialist, strong analytical skills, and be able to communicate well with various teams.

We offer continuing education assistance, a 401K plan with employer matching, and paid time off along with a holiday schedule. Interested candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement needs effectively.
• Research new suppliers and ensure all materials meet specifications.
• Review expenses and adhere to Federal Travel Regulations.

Skills

Procurement skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing and resource planning systems

Job description

Procurement and Travel Support Specialist | ATSS Transition - (3618)

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers’ and the nation’s toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in‑class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

Procurement and Travel Support Specialist

What you’ll do all day:

The successful candidate for this position should have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively execute our procurement needs. They should also regularly research new suppliers and ensure that all purchased materials and products meet our specifications.

This individual should also regularly review the expenses and ensure that they are following the Federal Travel Regulations. They should work with other leaders in the organization to ensure that the goals of the procurement process are achieved in a timely manner.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self‑starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast‑paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in performing price analysis for both competitive and non‑competitive procurements
• Experience with reviewing and assisting in writing sole source justifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred but not required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

What we offer:

• Continuing education assistance.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.