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Axient Procurement Specialist (Buyer) in Huntsville, Alabama
Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!
Axient is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and help execute our procurement needs.
What you will do...
Procurement Specialist responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed.
Ultimately, you will work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our procurement goals in a timely manner.
Duties may include:
Executing the procurements of services and supplies compliant to Government and contractual requirements.
Liaising with internal project teams/customers and maintaining strong supplier relations
Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business, Government, andcontractual criteria
Acquires materials and services required to support contract operations using purchase orders, agreements, and procurement card processes.
Manages acquisition process to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
Maintain compliant files on purchases according to company policy.
Skills you will need...
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of experience
Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
Preferred Experience:
Experience with CostPoint andVisual
FAR and DFAR knowledge and cradle to grave PO processing
Market research experience
Experience in processing sole source procurements
Experience in processing procurements that are above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), $250K
Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols
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This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.
Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.
Job ID 2024-5993
Category Procurement | Purchasing
# of Openings 1
Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville
Type Regular, Full-Time
Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's
Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 3
Clearance Requirement Not Required