Procurement Specialist

Techoundsllc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Techoundsllc in Irvine, CA is seeking a skilled procurement professional to generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based on MRP, ensuring timely material flow.

You will issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, negotiate prices and delivery, and manage relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets while collaborating with finance on invoices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing and manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations and analytics.
• Ability to interpret contracts and procedures and present summaries.
• Proficient with MRP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based on MRP.
• Issue RFQ/RFPs and select best source considering cost, quality and delivery.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate price and delivery, and place orders.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve procurement problems.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager on make/buy decisions.
• Resolve invoice issues with finance.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

MRP

Excel

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Contract reading

Tools

MRP software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Generates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders based on the MRP (material requirements planning).

Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements for electronic components, mechanical components and electro-mechanical components.

Ability to evaluate bid responses, negotiate price, delivery schedules, and place purchase orders in accordance with policies, procedures and government regulations.

Work with suppliers on rejected material and claims resulting from purchase order changes or terminations.

Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods/services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery commitments.

Act as liaison between suppliers and departments to resolve procurement related problems.

Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.

Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as necessary.

Works closely with Supply Chain Manager/Sr. Buyer to evaluate and consider make/buy decisions.

Resolve invoice issues and work closely with finance for supplier payments.

Perform other procurement tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years experience in Purchasing and Manufacturing environments


• Comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain operations with advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, agreements, and procedure manuals as well as speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.


• Strong computer proficiency (MRP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to provide accurate concise management summary of status and information.


• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations


• Ability to successfully execute duties under pressure from deadlines.

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

Schedule:

Day shift ONSITE

Monday to Friday

$30-$35/hr