Procurement Specialist I
2 months ago
Indianapolis
Job Description JOB SUMMARYThe Procurement Specialist I is responsible for supporting the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities within the Supply Chain Department. This role involves source selection, RFQ creation, supplier certification requests, purchase order creation (under $30K), and monitoring supplier acknowledgements and delivery status. The specialist will assist senior buyers with documentation, track past-due purchase orders, troubleshoot supplier invoices, and participate in supplier visits and program reviews. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards. Key Responsibilities • Source, negotiate, and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies, • Compile and analyze statistical data to establish price objectives and feasibility of purchases, • Monitor supplier performance and track acknowledgements, delivery status, and past-due orders, • Create RFQs, RFPs, and bid packages; request certifications from suppliers, • Prepare purchase orders under $30K and assist senior buyers with documentation, • Troubleshoot supplier invoices to resolve payment issues, • Participate in supplier visits and assist in developing agendas for program reviews, • Track data to stay informed on price trends and market dynamics, • Negotiate with suppliers (with manager/senior lead pre-approval) to ensure lowest cost consistent with quality and reliability, • Maintain accurate records and ensure SAP updates for data accuracy, • Maintain the highest ethical standards in all procurement activities, • Support other projects and initiatives as assignedMinimum RequirementsEducation, • Bachelor’s degree AND 0 years of directly related government, industrial, or aerospace purchasing/subcontracting experience OR Associate degree AND minimum of 4 years of directly related experience OR High School Diploma/equivalent AND minimum of 8 years of directly related experienceExperience, • Background in government, industrial, or aerospace procurement/subcontracting, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, • Ability to present financial information clearly and succinctlySkills & Qualifications, • Strong communication skills with ability to interface effectively with suppliers and internal customers, • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to work weekends, other shifts, and overtime as required, • Some travel may be required, • Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain public trust position (if required), • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance. Education: High School Company DescriptionCompunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice. We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.