We are looking for a detail-oriented procurement specialist to support purchasing activities for a high-volume, fast-paced environment in Florida. This long-term contract position will oversee assigned commodities, coordinate supplier activity, and help keep material deliveries aligned with program needs. The role requires strong judgment, analytical ability, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to drive compliant, timely, and cost-conscious purchasing outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle for assigned products, from supplier selection and quotation review through order placement, follow-up, and closeout.<br>• Prepare and issue requests for quotation, evaluate supplier responses, perform pricing analysis, and negotiate competitive commercial terms.<br>• Track open orders and delivery commitments, communicate schedule changes to program and operations stakeholders, and escalate urgent supply issues when needed.<br>• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure each transaction follows established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.<br>• Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to support material needs, proposal activities, and supplier performance discussions.<br>• Identify alternate sourcing options when required and coordinate with cross-functional teams to support supplier qualification activities.<br>• Build productive supplier relationships that support long-term performance, responsiveness, and continuity of supply.<br>• Use advanced Excel capabilities and procurement systems to manage large data sets, monitor requisition activity, and support KPI-related reporting.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and assist team members with shared purchasing priorities across multiple concurrent programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or a related field, plus relevant hands-on experience; an advanced degree may be considered in place of some experience.<br>• At least 2 years of prior buying or procurement experience in a supply chain environment.<br>• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for program access.<br>• Demonstrated skill in purchase order management, supplier coordination, and procurement documentation.<br>• Strong negotiation and price analysis abilities with experience reviewing supplier quotations.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word.<br>• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.<br>• Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP and willingness to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.

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