Strategic Procurement Specialist: Analytics & Sourcing

Ststechnicaljobs; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support indirect goods and services purchasing, supplier negotiations, and spend analysis.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration with business and legal teams to achieve measurable cost savings. Candidates should have procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work across departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Management or related field.
• 1–3 years of procurement experience.
• At least 1 year of RFQ/RFP preparation experience.
• Experience supporting commercial proposal negotiation, follow-up and control.
• SAP experience.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support data-driven decision-making and analytics.
• Perform purchase-to-pay procurement activities.
• Provide data and recommendations to support supplier selection decisions.
• Develop and administer agreements and statements of work with business and legal teams.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research.
• Develop business cases using Total Cost of Ownership and Net Present Value concepts.
• Identify opportunities for measurable cost savings.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization.
• Assist with maintenance of contract databases and terms documentation.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships.
• Support commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Assist with Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier assessments.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding commercial and technical requirements.
• Support large RFQs/RFPs and other procurement projects.
• Participate in cross-departmental and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFP preparation

Vendor management

Negotiation support

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Finance/Operations/Supply Management degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Quantum

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Melbourne, Florida, to support purchasing activities for indirect goods and services.

This position is responsible for researching sourcing opportunities, supporting purchase-to-pay activities, analyzing spend, managing vendor relationships and helping develop cost-effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to work across business, legal and supplier teams.

Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist develops and supports purchasing activities for assigned commodities in accordance with company policies, procedures and business requirements.

This role supports supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, market research, spend analysis and process improvement while helping the organization identify measurable cost savings and improve procurement performance.

Responsibilities

• Support data-driven decision-making activities including goal setting, performance management and analytics
• Perform purchase-to-pay procurement activities
• Provide data and recommendations to support supplier selection decisions
• Develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal teams
• Conduct data gathering, spend analysis and market research
• Develop business cases using Total Cost of Ownership and Net Present Value concepts
• Identify opportunities for measurable cost savings
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements
• Build and maintain trusted business relationships across the organization
• Develop peer relationships that support knowledge sharing and work optimization
• Assist with maintenance of contract databases and special terms documentation
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Support commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Assist with Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier assessments
• Coordinate with internal departments, business units and customers regarding commercial and technical requirements
• Support large Requests for Proposal and other special procurement projects
• Participate in cross-departmental and process improvement initiatives
• Monitor market trends and benchmarking data
• Identify sourcing opportunities related to new product offerings, supplier changes and pricing shifts
• Support enforcement of Procurement Policies and Guidelines across U.S. operations
• Assist with training new employees on general procurement processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Management or a related field
• One to three years of procurement experience
• At least one year of experience preparing RFQs and RFPs
• Experience supporting commercial proposal negotiation, follow-up and control
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of procurement methodologies
• Experience managing and measuring work
• Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional and detail-oriented approach
• Advanced spreadsheet skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and in team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience with SAP and Quantum
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar technology
• Portuguese or Spanish language proficiency
• Global business perspective and ability to adapt to changing business and technology requirements

Working Conditions

• Ability to work safely and professionally while following applicable OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations
• Ability to obtain a SIDA badge may be a requirement for this position
• Support company values, department policies, procedures and directives
• Incorporate Lean and P3E concepts into daily activities
• Protect confidential and proprietary information
• Perform additional duties as assigned

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have procurement experience and are ready to support sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations and cost-saving initiatives, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Procurement Specialist in Melbourne, Florida.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.