Procurement Specialist

Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for gathering managing and analyzing data associated with the acquisition of services or materials for various task orders The Procurement Specialist is responsible for reviewing and routing requests when received to the respective associates to solicit for award publish routine reports to the customer on performance and status assist with material maintenance review sessions assist with expediting requests and capturing deliverables in the Supply Chain application The Procurement Specialist will review requests for catalog additions or modifications ensuring adequate information is obtained prior to cataloging into the company Item Master The Procurement Specialist should be familiar with the acquisition process and requirements to assist when required to meet mission needs This position requires both verbal and written communications daily The Procurement Specialist engages both internal and external stakeholders providing guidance in reference to reports metrics and other identified findings Assists in ensuring Purchase Order compliance on corporate policies legal issues FAR guidelines and customer requirements Responsible for managing the entire transactional process for both the Purchasing and Item Master processes Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of the Corporation during all discussions and interaction with customers clients etc Responsibilities Knowledge of Supply Chain process and procedures to be able to assist in measuring performance Maintain accurate procurement and item master records for audits and reporting purposes Reviews PRs and Catalog submissions for completeness and accuracy Conducts market research and collaborates with programs to ensure full compliance with the V2X procedures Corporate Purchasing Manual and the Item Master SOP Prepare and manage procurement documentation including purchase orders contracts vendor agreements and reports Conducts other transactional activity in support of the Global Supply Chain organization as needed Provide timely updates to inquiries and provides resolution when required Facilitates Request for Information RFIs actions to gather details for necessary progression Must adhere to the expectations of the Service Level Agreements and KPI Metrics Proactively manages the distribution of Purchase Request to the Supply Chain professionals while monitoring completion Assists in identifying trends in the system of record that may be causing performance delays bottlenecks within Supply Chain Be proficient in the accountable systems to assist with system testing training and resolving issues Performs other duties and assignments as required Qualifications Education Certifications One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required BS BA Degree preferred Experience Minimum three years professional experience relating to subcontracting purchasing or item master Attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy Ability to multitask prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends as it relates to cataloging and purchasing Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR contract law purchasing policies and procedures a plus Professional experience relating to subcontracting or purchasing a plus Skills English language skills to communicate and negotiate with vendors Possesses both analytical and interpersonal skills Good problem solving negotiation and organizational skills techniques Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally Ability to train lead projects direct employees Customer service oriented detail focused pro-active behavior multi-task capability Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint At V2X we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness respect and dignity recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences perspectives and skills This commitment aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity Respect and Responsibility allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients