Procurement Specialist

Join our dynamic and innovative team at Thayer Mahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At Thayer Mahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Job Title:

Procurement Specialist

Location:

Groton, CT

Employment Type:

On-site, benefits eligible

Company Overview:
Thayer Mahan is a leader in providing innovative maritime surveillance systems and expertise, connected by a global data platform, to help protect our nation and its vital interests. We are committed to revolutionizing ocean awareness for our customers in government, industry, and academia.

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for aiding and assisting in the procurement of services, material, equipment, and more for Thayer Mahan. The Procurement Specialist will receive quotes and requisition forms in order to create Purchase Orders and Professional Service Agreements within a timely manner. This role will require the candidate to handle multiple Purchase Orders at one time and continuously control internal documentation to maintain visibility and communication for other departments within Thayer Mahan.

This position requires the candidate to be well organized, detail oriented, and confident in their work and knowledge of what is being procured. The Procurement Specialist will have the first opportunity to review negotiations received from our sellers and will need to have a basic understanding of contractual and legal terminology. This role will require strong communication, both verbal and written, and someone who is confident to negotiate over the phone and with both domestic and international vendors.

Overall, the Procurement Specialist will work for the continuing development and implementation of procurement within Thayer Mahan and our rapidly growing organization. They will be responsible for understanding how Thayer Mahan operates and become familiar with the products we house and corresponding projects we manage.

You are a creative leader that thinks strategically and leads by purposeful action. You are eager to "get things done" while making a positive impact within our teams and overall organization. You are a skilled communicator able to collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders and understand their requirements. You are able to clearly define strategies and processes and get buy-in from stakeholders.

• This role reports directly to the Director of Procurement and Logisitics, but regularly collaborates with other teams within Thayer Mahan.
• Prepares and routes Purchase Orders and Professional Service Agreements for both internal review as well as external signatures.
• Provide continuous PO support while managing 10+ PO requisition forms.
• Regularly engage in direct communications with the AP/Finance/Project teams on document statuses, project code questions, and quote information.
• Participate in short- and long-term planning and budgetary development to support strategic business goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with Seller and efficiently and effectively communicate these with the General Counsel team.
• Implement process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage internal documentation to maintain visibility and communication within departments.
• Manages documentation control and ensures all required seller documents are in Thayer Mahan systems.
• Assist in engaging vendors for quotes and estimates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager
• Represent the…