Job Description
NDI is looking to add an a procurement specialist to our Thorofare, NJ team to support in locating key suppliers- such as machine shops and fabrication shops- negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure materials and products meet the company’s specification and timelines.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in procurement in the DOD sector and be a strong communicator who is organized and timely.
Role and Responsibilities - Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings. Possess strong project management skills, with the ability to define milestones and adhere to deadlines.
- Self-manage workload, collaborate with vendors, and project leads to support customer project requirements.
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify contract changes, root causes of issues, and transition plans in collaboration with the Program Managers.
- Foster supplier competition, manage procurement risks, and pursue cost-saving opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with qualified and reputable suppliers and expand the supplier base through market research.
- Receive, analyze, and process material and service requests.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions
- Monitor and manage order fulfillment to meet production schedules and inventory requirements.
- Track and complete procurement transactions, including status reporting, documentation accuracy, and resolution of non-conformances.
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and coordination of corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned in support of operations and procurement objectives.
- Responsible for collecting and verifying welder documentation in accordance with contract requirements
Requirements - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to determine the product needs and to create constructive relationships with vendors.
- Project management: will be managing multiple projects at one time. The ability to plan, delegate and evaluate progress toward goals is necessary for managing these projects.
- Negotiation: will be in charge of negotiating vendor contracts, must understand price points and be able to negotiate effectively.
- Problem solving: must have strong problem-solving skills. For example, they may need to solve the problem of a product or service that does not meet the quality standards of the company.
- Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
- This position is not remote and work in Thorofare, NJ office is required
- Travel as needed – 1-2 days of travel 2x a month – Travel expenses are reimbursed
- 3-5 of years of procurement experience required – experience with DoD preferred but not required
- Proficiency in CAD required, Inventor preferred
- Must be able to lift 40lbs and be able to inspect parts
- Familiarity with DoD Contracts a plus
- Welding background preferred but not required
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office,