Location: Huntsville,AL, USA
Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!Axient is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and help execute our procurement needs.What you will do...Procurement Specialist responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed.Ultimately, you will work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our procurement goals in a timely manner.Duties may include:Executing the procurements of services and supplies compliant to Government and contractual requirements.Liaising with internal project teams/customers and maintaining strong supplier relationsEvaluating products and suppliers according to key business, Government, andcontractual criteriaAcquires materials and services required to support contract operations using purchase orders, agreements, and procurement card processes.Manages acquisition process to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditionsPrepare and issue purchase orders and agreementsMonitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concernsInspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomingsMaintain compliant files on purchases according to company policy.Skills you will need...Bachelor's DegreeThree years of experienceProven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar roleGood working knowledge of purchasing strategiesExcellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skillsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systemsPreferred Experience:Experience with CostPoint andVisualFAR and DFAR knowledge and cradle to grave PO processingMarket research experienceExperience in processing sole source procurementsExperience in processing procurements that are above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), $250KMust meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocolsAPPLY HERE ( for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-###-#### orclick here (...@axientcorp.com?subject=Application Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.Job ID 2024-5993Category Procurement | Purchasing# of Openings 1Location : Location US-AL-HuntsvilleType Regular, Full-TimeMinimum Education Requirement Bachelor'sMinimum Experience Requirement, Years 3Clearance Requirement Not Required