Procurement Associate

Role OverviewWe are seeking a procurement professional to support sourcing and acquisition of materials for both direct and indirect requirements. This role involves managing purchase orders, supplier coordination, and supporting operational and engineering initiatives.This position operates in a fast-paced environment requiring quick turnaround of material requirements to support ongoing build and development activities. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.Key ResponsibilitiesManage procurement activities for assigned scopes of work (SOWs)Create and maintain purchase orders in alignment with business needsCoordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materialsTrack and improve vendor on-time delivery performanceConduct competitive sourcing and evaluate supplier capabilitiesIdentify risks and provide recommendations for supplier selectionSupport process improvement and continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in team meetings to communicate risks, updates, and opportunitiesMaintain and update procurement tracking tools and dashboardsEnsure compliance with internal procurement processes and policiesBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of procurement/purchasing experienceOR7+ years of relevant experience in procurement without a degreePreferred QualificationsExperience in fast-paced or high-demand procurement environmentsStrong problem-solving and multitasking abilitiesExperience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen)Ability to manage competing priorities with a sense of urgencyStrong communication and stakeholder coordination skillsKey SkillsPurchase Order ManagementSupplier Sourcing & EvaluationVendor Relationship ManagementRisk AssessmentSupply Chain CoordinationProcess Improvement

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