Buyer / Procurement Specialist - Contract Onsite

Job Title : Procurement / Buyer

Location : Lynchburg, VA

Client Industry : Electronics, DoD Contractor

Working Hours : 40hrs / week, 8hrs / day, flex start between 7AM-9AM ET

Duration : 12 Months with probability to convert to Direct Hire

Contract on W2 with Health and 401k Benefits

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist.

• Responsible for low / high dollar procurements and tactical maintenance of all procurement systems (i.e. - expediting, de-expediting, purchase order maintenance, Rejection and Disposition Notification, Revision Change Notification).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and work in a team environment.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, select suppliers, and place PO's. Negotiate price, delivery and service.
• Support Blanket Purchase Order awards & inventory programs
• POC for ensuring delivery dates are met, handling over-shipments, cancellations, and receiving issues.
• Responsible to confirm all purchase orders through completion of delivery
• Ensure supplier compliance via an internet portal (eXpo PO tracking)
• Follow-up on all awards through completion of order
• Expedite Purchase Orders to meet operation 'need dates' - work with the suppliers to support unexpected demands
• Monitor critical shortages daily and work / negotiate the premium requests from suppliers with Planning
• Use SAP daily to analyze planning needs, update orders, create new PO's and add line items
• Assist with invoice reconciliation using PeopleSoft when necessary
• Responsible for data attribute accuracy - LT updates, min / mult updates and sending data steward requests

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary / Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• ERP Business Systems and Agile (configuration mgmt.), experience a plus
• Strong computer application skills - Excel, Word and Outlook as minimum
• Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively (professionally) with both internal and external suppliers
• Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
• Strong follow-up skills are necessary
• Analytical, problem solving
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Positive attitude

THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered.

Subcontracting is not available for this position.