LEAD SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - Electronics Group - General Purchasing

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • As the procurement expert, be able to process various large dollar and complicated orders including performing complex price analysis, locate/select qualified sources and work with short deadline while following all institute and government policies and procedures.
  • As experienced buyer, conduct regular meetings with internal end users/divisions to gather procurement needs as well as frequent meetings with the strategic vendors and collaborate with other departments.
  • Be comfortable to communicate with vendors and divisions to gather and discuss Statement of Work (SOW) or Technical Specifications.
  • Ability to flow down proper terms and follow Matrix to negotiate terms and conditions.
  • Strive to find and implement ways to improve work efficiency.

  • Use purchasing system to set up Purchase Orders, expedite orders, resolve order issues and other procurement tasks.
  • Send out request for proposal as necessary; perform supplier sourcing as needed.
  • Process large dollar complex orders and backup for all buyers in the group.
  • Adhere to SwRI business and desktop guidelines.
  • Guide junior buyers and assist with their order issues.
  • Communicate with internal end users to set priorities, expectations, and advise on policies and procedures as well as handle their issues and concerns.

  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Business or a supply chain related degree, MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years: Demonstrated experience administering, negotiating and awarding Government Contracts/Orders. Working knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).
  • 6+ years: Demonstrate high quality written and oral communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • Demonstrated experience in a lead role.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Created: 2024-07-02
Reference: 73-00717
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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