Procurement Specialist - Harrisburg, PA Materials Management or Logistics

SOC LLC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a remote contract opportunity near Harrisburg, PA. The role involves planning and implementing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have intermediate knowledge of procurement processes and the ability to work under moderate supervision. This position offers a competitive pay range based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of procurement.
• Works under moderate supervision to set objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements procurement activities for raw materials and services.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes operations for cost efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Procurement Specialist needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work remotely near Harrisburg, PA.

Contract Lenth: 12+ Months, possible conversion to FTE

Job Description:

Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. 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) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.



Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area.

Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area.

Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures

Identifies and addresses changes within own job area.

Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.



Estimated Min Rate: $28.00

Estimated Max Rate: $40.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.



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