Procurement Specialist

Compunnel Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Indianapolis, IN for a 6-month contract-to-hire position. The role involves sourcing and purchasing machinery, negotiating prices, and analyzing market data to ensure the best procurement practices. Candidates should have experience in aerospace purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This is a highly responsible position requiring professional standards and accountability.

Qualifications

• Required experience in government, industrial, or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase machinery, equipment, and supplies for aerospace operations.
• Analyze statistical data for product purchasing feasibility.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate price terms.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6 Months contract to hire.

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 assigned.

Qualifications

• Required experience in government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• Some travel will be required.
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.