Strategic Materials & Procurement Coordinator

DiSTI LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DiSTI Corporation is seeking a Materials Coordinator in Orlando to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relations ensuring timely material availability for engineering and production. This onsite role collaborates across Finance, Engineering, and Quality to maintain cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

You will source materials, handle RFQs/RFPs, create POs in Costpoint, track stock, and expedite deliveries. Proficiency in Costpoint, BILL.COM, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement, inventory management, or supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint experience preferred).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements (DFARS) and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, parts, and components per Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Request quotes (RFQs/RFPs), negotiate pricing and terms, and compare vendor proposals.
• Create Purchase Requisitions in Costpoint and coordinate with Accounting to issue Purchase Orders.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and standardized equipment lists.
• Track stock levels, tag assets, and maintain asset lists in Costpoint.
• Monitor Customer Furnished Equipment (CFE) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Receive, inspect, log, and stock incoming hardware.
• Expedite deliveries, coordinate shipments, and ensure material readiness for production.
• Maintain vendor relationships and track supplier performance.
• Resolve quality issues, process returns (RMAs), and onboard new suppliers.
• Process invoices in BILL.COM and coordinate with accounting for payment approvals.
• Track material costs against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support proposal and cost estimating teams.
• Maintain material traceability records and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS and other contract requirements.
• Maintain QA ISO audit requirements and documentation.
• Update material status in ERP/MRP systems.
• Interface with Engineering on design changes and ECOs.
• Support Production with material readiness and communication constraints.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Validate hardware specifications and provide ROM estimates.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

DFARS knowledge

Tools

Costpoint

BILL.COM

Asset Management System

MS Office

Job description

DiSTI Corporation is seeking a Materials Coordinator in Orlando to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relations ensuring timely material availability for engineering and production. This onsite role collaborates across Finance, Engineering, and Quality to maintain cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

You will source materials, handle RFQs/RFPs, create POs in Costpoint, track stock, and expedite deliveries. Proficiency in Costpoint, BILL.COM, and MS Office is essential.