Strategic DoD Procurement Specialist

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton’s Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate. The Lead will oversee purchases and coordinate movement of materials, equipment, and services across production and inventory processes.

Key responsibilities include evaluating proposals, negotiating prices, approving bids, and maintaining records. Strong communication, organizational skills, and US citizenship are required to ensure compliant procurement activity.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of experience with BS/BA.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.
• Experience with Federal and/or DoD supply chain management policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization.
• Detail oriented, problem solver who works well under pressure.
• Customer service oriented professional.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Oversees purchases of materials, equipment, products, parts, services, and supplies necessary for on-going operations.
• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of materials, equipment, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through production and inventory process.
• Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s).
• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• Maintains detailed records of goods and services ordered and received.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Locates vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and consults with them to determine product availability and terms of sales. Represents company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Resolves vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Federal/DoD supply chain policies

Communication skills

Partnership building

Detail oriented

Customer service

US citizen

Education

BS/BA degree or 6+ years experience in lieu

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Peraton’s Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate. The Lead will oversee purchases and coordinate movement of materials, equipment, and services across production and inventory processes.

Key responsibilities include evaluating proposals, negotiating prices, approving bids, and maintaining records. Strong communication, organizational skills, and US citizenship are required to ensure compliant procurement activity.