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Procurement Specialist I Supply Chain Madison MS

L-3 Logistics Solutions Division (Vertex) has been a part of the Madison and Ridgeland, Mississippi community since moving its headquarters here in 1989. Located just a few miles north of Jackson, South Madison County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi, yet remains a small, friendly community full of rich history and looking forward to a bright future. And Madison offers the State’s top public, private, and parochial school systems. Whether it be shopping, dining, entertainment or outdoor activities, South Madison County is a desirable place to live and raise a family.

The incumbent is required to perform specific activities and administrative functions relative to the procurement of aircraft material and support equipment; and coordinate and submit required government documentation related to procurement activity.

1. Procurement

2. Administration

3. Vendor Negotiations

4. Communicating with the Public/Clients/Co-Workers

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Issues and administers purchase orders once contracts have been negotiated.

• Makes recommendations to management of suppliers to be placed on the approved vendor list.

• Analyzes quotes received from the approved suppliers.

• Selects or recommends suppliers with whom orders are to be placed.

• Arranges with supplier the delivery of order items.

• Assists Expeditor in the delivery of shipments.

• Writes invitation of bids and requests for quotes/proposals and mails forms to supplier firms or for public posting.

• Provides documentation to support all purchases in accordance with procurement policies and procedures and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Submits change orders to suppliers as needed.

• Analyzes and approves subcontract quotes for repairs.

• Obtains certifications from suppliers based on subcontract value.

• Ensures small business program is utilized and guidelines followed.

• Enters data in the purchasing system.

• Verifies and approves payment of invoices for orders placed.

• Reports required updates/changes to the catalog/vendor file and index system. and other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree with 0- 2 years Procurement and/or Negotiation experience OR Associate Degree with four (4) years Procurement and/or Negotiation experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years of Procurement and/or Negotiation experience. Two years purchasing or subcontracting Aviation experience preferred. Experience must include bid solicitation and supplier selection based upon best value analysis. Prefer knowledge of U.S. government procurement methods/procedures. Must have MS word/Excel proficiency.

Technical L-3 experience may be considered to apply as a portion of the required purchasing experience.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following skills and abilities are required:

• To read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• To calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.

• The ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations in planning and organizing.

• To comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.

• To recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.

• To synthesize and retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures in intra and inter-personal relations.

• To utilize information obtained by shifting between one or more channels of information.

• To create, enter, retrieve and print from software packages (Excel, Word).

Knowledge of the following are required:

• Databases sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

L-3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

US Security Clearance Required: Secret

Schedule
: Full-time

Shift
: Day - 1st

Travel
: No

Organization
: Sector - Logistics Solutions-21000028

Job Level
: Individual Contributor

Job Posting
: Jun 30, 2017, 5:28:02 PM

Job
: Procurement

I would like to apply for the post of Procurement Specialist I Supply Chain Madison MS bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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