Procurement Analyst

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.

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Winner of Nationwide Best of the Best Small Business Award from Federal Aviation

Job Description

Position: Procurement Analyst

Location: Winston-Salem, NC (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months Contract ($40/hr on W2)

Direct Client Need

Shift Schedule: M-F 8AM-5PM (flexible though)

Role Overview:

• As a Senior Procurement Analyst, you will drive rapid-response material sourcing and acquisition for direct/indirect materials within our Engineering Development Lab (EDL).
• Operating in a high-intensity, agile environment, you will secure critical materials for prototype seat builds, manage contracts (LTAs), and execute purchase orders under tight turnaround times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rapid-Response Sourcing: Execute end-to-end procurement and purchase order creation for engineering and design changes with extreme urgency.
• Supplier & Contract Management: Conduct competitive supplier bidding, evaluate risk assessments, and assist with Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
• Performance Metrics: Meet monthly vendor On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets and maintain the EDL SOW SharePoint Dashboard.
• Systems & Compliance: Manage workflow requirements within SAP Ariba and proactively communicate supply risks or opportunities in operational meetings.
• Continuous Improvement: Support leadership by driving process optimization, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of purchasing experience (or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in SAP Ariba and SharePoint dashboard management.
• Soft Skills: A resilient, tough-minded professional capable of managing competing priorities, compressed lead times, and evolving design demands.
• Preferred: Proven experience leading or supporting continuous improvement/Kaizen initiatives.