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Purchasing & Procurement Analyst

Alvar Financial Services Limited

Boston, MA

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to support our growing operations. This role focuses on managing day-to-day purchasing activities, improving and maintaining procurement systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and collaborating closely with our accounting team on procurement-related financial processes.


About Specter Aerospace

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where itleveragesits advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.


Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage purchasing activities including issuing POs, obtaining quotes, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.
  • Maintain compliance with DoD procurement regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
  • Evaluate, improve, and implement enhancements to procurement processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support supplier selection and performance monitoring.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to forecast material requirements and support project timelines.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile purchase orders, support invoice processing, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end procurement-related accounting tasks as needed.
  • Track, document, and report procurement metrics to leadership.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 1-3 years' experiencein procurementpreferred,purchasing, supply chain operations, or similar role; DoD contracting experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, and workflow documentation.
  • Experience with ERP or procurement systems
  • Ability to interpret and work within DoD procurement requirements and FAR/DFARS guidelines.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Willingness to support cross-functional teams, including accounting, on tasks that impact procurement data accuracy.


Desired Skills

  • Experience working for a defense or government contractor.
  • Familiarity with cost accounting, basic GAAP principles, and purchase-to-pay workflows.
  • Process improvement mindset with ability to document and implement new procedures.


EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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