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Job Title: Associate, Procurement

Job Code: 43991

Job Location: Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1^st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Procurement candidate for our Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) division in Waco, TX. This position will be responsible for executing and managing urgent purchases for a classified program area. We are looking for an exceptionally motivated, proactive individual with an eye for detail, accuracy, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven track record for taking the initiative, delivering exceptional results, and exceeding expectations in support of our customer.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliancy with all government and agency laws and regulations.
• Execute all aspects of the Procurement acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution. This acquisition process includes generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and procurement close-out.
• Draft, issue, and negotiate various contract vehicles, including RFPs, NDAs, Purchase Orders, Master Purchase and Service Agreements, Intercompany Work Authorizations, and others.
• Complete supplier selection process while understanding and mitigating risk associated with the project and initiate corrective action with Suppliers when necessary.
• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of Procurement department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional partners, to help influence and guide stakeholders, customers, and other external partners on Procurement matters.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to procurements.
• May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• SAP ERP Experience.
• Work collaboratively with Supplier Quality.
• Practical understanding of Procurements' relationship with other functions and the ability to influence and gain trust within these relationships to collaborate with the team and define the appropriate execution methods to meet cash flow, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Beginning negotiation skills in best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones, and executing legal documents (i.e., Purchase Order (PO), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Long Term Agreements, Terms and Conditions etc.) to effectively align with the customer needs.
• Must be available for business travel (up to 10%).
• Must be available for on-call requirements 24/7 when required.
• Candidates must be able to work closely with team members and have a willingness to learn.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of procurement experience in the aerospace industry.
• In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years of procurement experience in the aerospace industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR Procurement regulations.
• Aircraft/Aerospace industry experience.
• SAP ERP.
• Experience with Militarized Aircraft.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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