Procurement, Senior Associate

Peraton's Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate . The Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

 

• →Oversees purchases of materials, equipment, products, parts, services, and supplies necessary for on-going operations.
• →Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of materials, equipment, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through production and inventory process.
• →Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• →In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• →Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s).
• →Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• →Maintains detailed records of goods and services ordered and received.
• →Reviews, evaluates, and approves specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• →Locates vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and consults with them to determine product availability and terms of sales. Represents company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• →Resolves vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

• Requires 2+ years of experience with BS/BA.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.
• Experience with Federal and/or DoD supply chain management policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization. 
• Detail oriented, problem solver who works well under pressure.
• Customer service oriented professional.
• Must be a US citizen.

 

 

• Experience with government lifecycle management.
• Experience with managing budgets.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.