Axient, LLC

Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Job ID 2024-5993
Category
Procurement | Purchasing
# of Openings
1
Location : Location
US-AL-Huntsville
Type
Regular, Full-Time
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor's
Minimum Experience Requirement, Years
3
Clearance Requirement
Not Required

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!

Axient is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and help execute our procurement needs. 

What you will do...

Procurement Specialist responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed.

Ultimately, you will work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our procurement goals in a timely manner. 

Duties may include:

  • Executing the procurements of services and supplies compliant to Government and contractual requirements.
  • Liaising with internal project teams/customers and maintaining strong supplier relations
  • Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business, Government, and contractual criteria
  • Acquires materials and services required to support contract operations using purchase orders, agreements, and procurement card processes.
  • Manages acquisition process to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
  • Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
  • Maintain compliant files on purchases according to company policy.

Skills you will need...

  • Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
  • Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
  • Experience with CostPoint preferred.

 

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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