BuyerProcurement Analyst DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: Buyer/Procurement Analyst
LOCATION: Lexington KY
PAY RATE: $34.20/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance Required to Start

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Sources plans and schedules movement of raw materials packaging materials parts components services supplies and finished goods through production and inventory processes.

• Identifies raw material component and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.

• Coordinates material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences to ensure cradle-to-grave procurement flow.

• Analyzes data to determine factors affecting prices and identifies lowest cost consistent with quality reliability and schedule requirements.

• Resolves procurement blockages and constraints by coordinating with functional areas and outside vendors.

• Reviews proposals selects or recommends suppliers analyzes trends follows up orders approves payment and maintains records of material movement.

• Coordinates with production warehouse and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement scheduling and movement of materials.

• Provides proposal support and prepares leadership presentations with team-wide performance metrics.

• Manages and operates multiple reports using Excel for data analysis and V-lookups.

• Supports both front-end price analysis and supplier selection and back-end blockage resolution invoicing and accounts payable activities.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance Required to Start.

• Experience in sourcing planning and scheduling material movement through production and inventory processes.

• Experience identifying raw material and component requirements from engineering and production specifications.

• Experience analyzing data to determine price factors and lowest cost consistent with quality and reliability.

• Experience resolving procurement blockages and constraints through coordination with multiple functions and vendors.

• Experience reviewing proposals selecting suppliers analyzing trends following up orders approving payments and maintaining procurement records.

• Experience coordinating with production warehouse and engineering for procurement and material movement.

• Proficiency in Excel including V-lookups and data analysis for metrics and reporting.

• Experience supporting proposal development and preparing leadership presentations.

• Experience in problem resolution including frustrated material invoicing and accounts payable issues.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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