Procurement Specialist

Description

Jaxon is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched. We collaborate and thrive on our core value of ownership. In both success and failure, we push to get better individually and as a team.

Our procurement department is focused on supporting the production capabilities of Jaxon while creating efficiency in the procurement process and adhering to our customers’ contractual requirements. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders to meet quality standards and project timelines. This role also interacts regularly with all departments within the organization as well as with many external suppliers.

Effective communication skills along with attention to detail are required to ensure Jaxon is acquiring quality goods and services from the appropriate suppliers.

Salary: $60,000-$80,000

Schedule: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: As Needed

Security Clearance Requirement: Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Benefits:

• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our end-of-week tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone’s competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and “I’m just here for the cart snacks” people alike.
• A Christmas event like no other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids’ Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season.
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description. And of course, the day after the super bowl is a company paid holiday, because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional, because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than a place to work!

• Execute procurement & vendor management duties for multiple projects across multiple departments
• Verify product requirements and coordinate material purchases for projects across multiple departments
• Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, and completeness. Follow up with internal stakeholders to rectify discrepancies prior to placing orders with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier files and purchase order records in accordance with Jaxon’s established policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Manage the supplier approval process for select vendors
• Prepare purchase orders, distribute purchase orders to suppliers, manage overdue shipments and open purchase orders
• Ensure all supplier on-boarding documentation is accurately prepared prior to engagement with new suppliers
• Provide timely updates to all internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activity (orders, back orders, returns, etc.)
• Ensure communication of and compliance with all contractual requirements including purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements
• Resolve purchasing, delivery, receiving, and accounts payable invoice discrepancies; coordinate vendor returns
• Maintain vendor list for both contact, demographic, and payment term details
• Proficiently operate Oracles’ Net Suite software to support entire procurement process

• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work…