Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficient procurement of goods, services, and supplies.
Manage procurement activities for both customer-related processes and internal operations, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines.
Address and resolve supplier issues, including defective products and delivery delays, and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary.
Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Process purchase orders, track delivery schedules, and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain.
Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers' offerings for quality and cost-effectiveness.
Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings achieved for internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources.
Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Strong negotiation skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Requirements
Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
Experience with federal government contracts and subcontracts.
Experience with commercial or defense procurement, with knowledge of contracts and subcontracts.
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Benefits
Remote work options
Additional Information
Title:
Associate Procurement Specialist
Job Title
Associate Procurement Specialist
Summary Section
Join our team as an Associate Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in our corporate Procurement group. You'll be responsible for supporting a range of procurement and administrative activities that directly impact our company's operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help foster effective vendor relationships, optimize costs, and maintain exceptional service standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you are ready to use your expertise to make a tangible impact, we welcome you to apply.
This will be a hybrid role split between 2 days in the office and 2-3 days working remote.
**This position will be located in the Chennai, India area. Relocation is not provided.
Kbr · Chennai, India