Procurement Specialist

Yulista Contract Services LLCRegular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for negotiating and executing the purchase of aircraft and aerospace parts, materials, equipment, tools, services, and supplies from qualified vendors.

Works with various supplier’s regarding all material deliveries and then works with departments to complete purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.

Manage and develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.

Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures of Government procurement. Implement procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to operate effectively.

Identify and establish new sources of supply for materials, equipment, or supplies and work with corporate supplier quality to have them added to the company Approved Vendor List (AVL).

Interview vendors to determine best product availability and terms of sales.

Review, approve, prepare, and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

Assist contract and program management to process, understand and engage effectively with the procurement process.

Review purchase order claims and contracts for CPSR conformance to company policy.

Analyze Request For Proposals (RFP) and Request For Information (RFI) responses from solicited suppliers based on pricing, capability to perform the required work, delivery commitments, terms and conditions, and technical / manufacturing capabilities to ensure they meet customer contractual requirements.

Participate in / lead continuous improvement activities.

The Procurement Specialist may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Business, Supply Chain Mgt, Procurement or equivalent.

4 + years' proven experience in a purchasing / procurement, experience in DoD (government defense) and knowledge of DCMA, Contractor CPSR audits, FAR rules, and regulations a plus.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion / creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.

When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.