Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist

Detroit Engineered Products; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Engineered Products is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to manage supplier relationships, analyze material needs, and drive cost-effective purchasing for a complex program. The role requires strong technical writing and negotiation skills, with a focus on on-time delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/RFI activities, cost and price analysis, and onboarding of new suppliers, while coordinating with GDLS departments to ensure procurement law compliance and timely PO

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years plus in a related role is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Mind-set to work collaboratively in a team environment for program success
• Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills sought.

Responsibilities

• Manage all affairs relative to the position of Indirect Procurement Buyer.
• Analyze Oracle system material needs.
• Solicit and prepare RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Conduct cost analysis of proposals.
• Perform price analysis of quotes.
• Facilitate proposal fact finding.
• Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets.
• Prepare and administer Purchase Orders and monitor subcontractor compliance.
• Administer subcontracts/purchase orders and control costs to assure on-time delivery.
• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs.
• Serve as focal point between suppliers and GDLS functional departments/program offices.
• Manage Quality, Design, Payment issues with subcontractors.
• Onboard new suppliers and NDA's.
• Coordinate Source Selection processes.
• Ensure GDLS compliance with procurement laws/regulations.
• Review and access planning to place subcontracts/purchase orders within lead-time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Oral communication

Negotiation

Tools

Oracle procurement system

Job description

Detroit Engineered Products is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to manage supplier relationships, analyze material needs, and drive cost-effective purchasing for a complex program. The role requires strong technical writing and negotiation skills, with a focus on on-time delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/RFI activities, cost and price analysis, and onboarding of new suppliers, while coordinating with GDLS departments to ensure procurement law compliance and timely PO