Specialist, Procurement

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Job Title: Specialist, Procurement (Remote)

Job Code: 44849

Job Location: North Amityville, NY (preferred) or Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Responsible for planning and executing procurement of raw materials, goods, and services, the Buyer Level 3 analyzes data to support sourcing decisions, sets price objectives, and ensures timely acquisition aligned with quality, cost, and schedule needs. The role evaluates suppliers, manages quotations, reviews bids, issues awards, and oversees purchase orders through completion while applying strong procurement and negotiation expertise. It may lead project‑specific procurement efforts and provide guidance to others, regularly communicating with stakeholders and suppliers to clarify requirements, resolve issues, improve processes, support operational goals, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Plan and execute procurement activities for raw materials, goods, and services in support of business and program needs.
• Compile and analyze pricing, spend, and supplier performance data to support sourcing strategies and establish price objectives.
• Solicit supplier quotations, review bids and proposals, and make source selection recommendations or award decisions as authorized.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, requests for proposals (RFPs), and bid packages as required.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and other contractual requirements with suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders from award through completion, including follow‑up to ensure on‑time delivery and fulfillment of requirements.
• Resolve supplier issues involving damaged goods, rejected materials, shortages, over‑shipments, cancellations, returns, claims, and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and reporting in applicable systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including program management, engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support procurement needs and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, or training to less experienced employees as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable anti‑corruption ethics, laws, regulations, and company procurement policies and procedures.
• Occasional travel may be required up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Experience supporting procurement activities in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environment.
• Practical knowledge of project management principles and experience supporting project‑based procurement efforts.
• Experience preparing RFPs, bid packages, and supplier evaluation documentation.
• Familiarity with supplier…