Purchasing Specialist

Overview

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist I

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: B – Contracts, Procurement, Legal & Proposal Services

Function/Branch: Acquisitions

Directorate: Business Operations

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: A06 (BA0624)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $76,000 /year

The successful candidate will perform purchasing functions in support of test operations. These activities include purchasing materials and services, resolving non-conforming material issues, invoice issues, and maintaining a professional working relationship with BNH material requestors and suppliers.

• Reports to and receives operational direction from the Purchasing Manager
• Performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders ranging in value from $0 through $15,000
• Performs expediting of purchase orders, resolves non-conformances, and resolves invoice problems
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within BNH to establish clear definition of requirements, to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions, and achieve required service and results to meet project needs
• Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and project discipline personnel in order to perform assigned duties
• Communicates with suppliers as necessary to achieve required service and results to meet project needs
• Communicates with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and other project functions to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process requisitions
• Understands and applies key quality requirements to support the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services, such as quality & test inspection plans, qualifications, and resolution of non-conformances
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other related duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Management or applicable discipline
• In lieu of degree, 4 years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with other functional groups

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Salary information: $55,000 - $76,000 /year at location Arnold AFB, TN

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