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Procurement Specialist 1

Vertex Aerospace • Indianapolis, IN 46202 • Posted 21 days ago

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Vertex Aerospace Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist 1 to join the Modernization & Sustainment Acquisition team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing suppliers for both material and service-based requirements. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance workload by multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

  • Identify qualified suppliers for program requirements
  • RFQ (request for quote) activities
  • Analyze supplier quotes and make sourcing decisions
  • Supplier negotiations on price, lead times and terms & conditions
  • Purchase Order documentation
  • Post-award ownership in accordance with company directives and work instructions

Qualifications

Required

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office application including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to balance workload by multi-tasking
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred

  • Prior procurement experience
  • Experience using SAP (Procurement functions, Business Warehouse, Business Objects)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)
  • Experience with Six Sigma and productivity improvement

Full Job Description

Description

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Procurement Specialist 1 to join our team!

Job Description:

Vertex Aerospace Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to join the Modernization & Sustainment Acquisition team. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing suppliers for both material and service-based requirements. In this role, the person will be responsible for placing requirements on purchase order in the most efficient and compliant manner.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Identify qualified suppliers for program requirements

+ RFQ (request for quote) activities

+ Analyze supplier quotes and make sourcing decisions

+ Supplier negotiations on price, lead times and terms & conditions

+ Purchase Order documentation

+ Post-award ownership in accordance with company directives and work instructions

Required Skills:

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office application including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Strong communication skills

+ Ability to balance workload by multi-tasking

+ Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

+ Prior procurement experience

+ Experience using SAP (Procurement functions, Business Warehouse, Business Objects)

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)

+ Experience with Six Sigma and productivity improvement

Education Requirements:

+ Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience