Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialists typically liaise between suppliers and cross-functional internal teams in a fast-paced global work environment to ensure timely purchasing activities for an assigned vendor or product category base.

• They : use available resources to identify commodity and quantity, supply or service needed; analyze costs and benefits of approved supplier options;
• make the final selection of the commodity and place orders; follow up with suppliers on purchased products to assure delivery schedules are maintained;

address internal customer inquiries and facilitate the timely and effective resolution of order and delivery issues; and clearly communicate the progress of outstanding matters to internal and external stakeholders through to resolution.

They build and maintain strong, long-lasting supplier relationships with a portfolio of assigned vendors; develop a trusted advisor relationship with key supplier stakeholders and decision-makers;

and listen to understand the supplier’s environment, influences, and challenges.

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Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of Related Work Experience

Job-Related Knowledge

• Purchasing Fundamentals
• Basic Product Knowledge
• Analytical & Mathematical Competence
• Proficient with ERP and Purchasing Software Applications
• Sourcing

Who We Are

As the world’s largest independent aerospace distribution company, Proponent offers high-quality aircraft parts to our partners throughout the world.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted advisor delivering innovative solutions in an engaging work environment. We live up to our brand name through championing our customers, suppliers, and employees, because we want each of our partners, both internal and external, to win!

We are proudly a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company. Because of our special culture of ownership, every employee feels a substantial personal stake in Proponent’s future.

Each of our employee owners based in one of our 10 global offices is guided by our values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.

We desire to advance with individuals interested in championing our values and growing within an engaging work environment.

In addition to providing positive work-life balance and an employee stock ownership plan, we proudly offer benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, and 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

If you are interested in growing within an engaging and active work environment, we encourage you to apply today!

What We Offer

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 9 paid holidays
• Dedication to work / life balance
• Engaging and active work environment
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