Procurement Sr. Specialist (Sr. Buyer Supply Chain)
On-siteSt. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Develop sourcing strategies, evaluate product offerings, and negotiate contracts for assigned categories. Gather business requirements, identify suppliers, and manage the full RFP/RFQ lifecycle from distribution to bid collection. Analyze proposals based on quality and cost to recommend optimal suppliers, then work with vendors to finalize mutually acceptable agreements. Oversee tactical purchasing operations including purchase order issuance and invoice payments while ensuring full compliance with internal policies, FAR/DFARS regulations, and cost accounting standards. Requires 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or DoD manufacturing environments with proficiency in Microsoft Office and IFS software. Up to 25% travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
- Up to 25% travel likely
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Business, Supply Chain or related degree
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Decision-making skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Experience and use of IFS software
- Experience in a DoD manufacturing environment
- FAR / DFARS / CPSR requirements
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