Procurement Specialist

Procurement SpecialistSTS Technical Services is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Melbourne, Florida, to support purchasing activities for indirect goods and services.This position is responsible for researching sourcing opportunities, supporting purchase-to-pay activities, analyzing spend, managing vendor relationships and helping develop cost-effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to work across business, legal and supplier teams.Position OverviewThe Procurement Specialist develops and supports purchasing activities for assigned commodities in accordance with company policies, procedures and business requirements.This role supports supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, market research, spend analysis and process improvement while helping the organization identify measurable cost savings and improve procurement performance.ResponsibilitiesSupport data-driven decision-making activities including goal setting, performance management and analyticsPerform purchase-to-pay procurement activitiesProvide data and recommendations to support supplier selection decisionsDevelop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal teamsConduct data gathering, spend analysis and market researchDevelop business cases using Total Cost of Ownership and Net Present Value conceptsIdentify opportunities for measurable cost savingsIdentify and implement procurement process improvementsBuild and maintain trusted business relationships across the organizationDevelop peer relationships that support knowledge sharing and work optimizationAssist with maintenance of contract databases and special terms documentationDevelop and manage vendor relationshipsSupport commercial negotiations with suppliersMonitor on-time supplier deliveriesAssist with Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier assessmentsCoordinate with internal departments, business units and customers regarding commercial and technical requirementsSupport large Requests for Proposal and other special procurement projectsParticipate in cross-departmental and process improvement initiativesMonitor market trends and benchmarking dataIdentify sourcing opportunities related to new product offerings, supplier changes and pricing shiftsSupport enforcement of Procurement Policies and Guidelines across U.S. operationsAssist with training new employees on general procurement processesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsDegree in Finance, Operations, Supply Management or a related fieldOne to three years of procurement experienceAt least one year of experience preparing RFQs and RFPsExperience supporting commercial proposal negotiation, follow-up and controlSAP experienceKnowledge of procurement methodologiesExperience managing and measuring workStrong time management, prioritization and organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsProfessional and detail-oriented approachAdvanced spreadsheet skillsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to work independently and in team environmentsPreferred QualificationsAerospace industry experienceExperience with SAP and QuantumExperience with Microsoft Project or similar technologyPortuguese or Spanish language proficiencyGlobal business perspective and ability to adapt to changing business and technology requirementsWorking ConditionsAbility to work safely and professionally while following applicable OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulationsAbility to obtain a SIDA badge may be a requirement for this positionGeneral ExpectationsSupport company values, department policies, procedures and directivesIncorporate Lean and P3E concepts into daily activitiesSupport continuous improvement initiativesProtect confidential and proprietary informationMeet established work schedule requirementsPerform additional duties as assignedAbout STS Technical ServicesSTS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States.

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