Sr. Procurement Specialist (2782)

Paycom - ATS; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS, a leading global aerospace distributor, seeks a senior procurement and analytics professional to drive a new business channel and support material purchasing. You will build PowerBI dashboards and analyses, manage complex supplier relationships, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires a strong background in analytics, purchasing, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of related experience.
• 7+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management to meet objectives.
• Experience with Statistical Analysis and Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PowerBI dashboards, reports, and visuals tied to a business plan.
• Lead purchasing of complex, high-value or technical materials and services.
• Oversee strategic sourcing including SOW/RFP prep, evaluation, price/cost analysis, and contract administration.
• Compare prices, specs, and delivery dates to select best bids.
• Track requisitions, contracts and order statuses; issue POs to suppliers.
• Perform supplier site visits as needed.

Skills

PowerBI

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Statistical analysis

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Component Control Quantum ERP

Job description

## Description**SUMMARY:**As part of a leading global aerospace distributor, this position will be directly responsible for the successful implementation of an new business channel as well as a supportive role in buying of material required for distribution. It will require a detail oriented self-starter with exceptional analytical skills.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Understanding of Microsoft PowerBI design and implementation of a complete business plan; followed by dashboards, reports, visualizations, and interactive (auto-updated from Component Control Quantum ERP system) analysis of the plan and associated metrics, KPIs, trending, cost control, comparison, what-if queries, etc.* Responsible for purchasing complex or unusual, technical, or high value materials, supplies, or services* Leads aspects of strategic sourcing, which may include, Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration* Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers* Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders* Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests* Oversees and/or conducts supplier site visits as necessary**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****:*** Bachelor's degree+ OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.* 7+ years of relevant/technical work experience* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling applications* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills* Strong written and oral communication skills* Effective time management, able to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to meet long and short-term objectives* Statistical Analysis and Modeling* Team oriented, resourceful, and fast learner**PREFERRED****REQUIREMENTS****:*** Master's degree* 10+ years of purchasing work experience* PowerBI or other BI tool License* Knowledge of Component Control Quantum is a plus**OTHER****:*** The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.