Technical/Professional - Buyer/Procurement Analyst

PlanIT Group, LLC; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Highlands Ranch is seeking an entry-level procurement specialist. The role involves developing subcontract specifications, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, and coordinating with suppliers. Candidates must have some experience in a fast-paced procurement environment and a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. This position offers a great opportunity for recent graduates interested in procurement.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring some procurement/buying experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications and terms for procurement.
• Analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions.
• Confer with suppliers and analyze operations to determine factors affecting prices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Source and purchase electronic components, build to print parts, machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies in support of various Space Systems programs. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to help determine feasibility of buying products and to help establish price objectives. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and learns to analyze suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. Will work with many internal and external departments and customers.

Entry level but must have some procurement/buying experience in fast paced procurement environment.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.