Title:
OPRC10 Associate Procurement Specialist
Join our team as an Associate Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in our corporate Procurement group. Youll be responsible for supporting a range of procurement and administrative activities that directly impact our companys operations. Collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams youll help foster effective vendor relationships optimize costs and maintain exceptional service standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you are ready to use your expertise to make a tangible impact we welcome you to apply.
This will be a hybrid role split between 2 days in the office and 23 days working remote.
**This position will be located in the Chennai India area. Relocation is not provided.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate favorable terms volume discounts and longterm contracts with suppliers to ensure costefficient procurement of goods services and supplies.
- Manage procurement activities for both customerrelated processes and internal operations ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines.
- Address and resolve supplier issues including defective products and delivery delays and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary.
- Coordinate closely with operations maintenance warehouse and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Process purchase orders track delivery schedules and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain.
- Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers offerings for quality and costeffectiveness.
- Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics supplier performance and savings achieved for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
- Strong negotiation skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Experience with federal government contracts and subcontracts.
- Experience with commercial or defense procurement with knowledge of contracts and subcontracts.
Required Experience:
IC