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Procurement Specialist

Brea, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

The Proponent brand means exactly what it says. It's a brand that champions our customers, suppliers, and employees. We want each of our partners, internal and external, to win. Proponent takes ...

Proponent is the world's largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in ...

Software Developer

Brea, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Proponent is the world's largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in ...

Product Line Manager

Brea, CA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Proponent is the world's largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in ...

OEM Inspector

Brea, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Proponent is the world's largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in ...

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Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Proponent, Inc

Brea, CA • On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Procurement Specialists typically liaise between suppliers and cross-functional internal teams in a fast-paced global work environment to ensure timely purchasing activities for an assigned vendor or product category base. They: use available resources to identify commodity and quantity, supply or service needed; analyze costs and benefits of approved supplier options; make the final selection of the commodity and place orders; follow up with suppliers on purchased products to assure delivery schedules are maintained; address internal customer inquiries and facilitate the timely and effective resolution of order and delivery issues; and clearly communicate the progress of outstanding matters to internal and external stakeholders through to resolution. They build and maintain strong, long-lasting supplier relationships with a portfolio of assigned vendors; develop a trusted advisor relationship with key supplier stakeholders and decision-makers; and listen to understand the supplier’s environment, influences, and challenges.

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Job-Related Knowledge

  • Purchasing Fundamentals
  • Basic Product Knowledge
  • Analytical & Mathematical Competence
  • Proficient with ERP and Purchasing Software Applications
  • Sourcing

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
  • 3-5 Years of Related Work Experience

Who We Are
Proponent is the world’s largest independent aerospace distribution company. We partner with Suppliers around the globe to offer broad aircraft part solutions to a diverse international customer base. Our mission is to serve as a trusted advisor delivering innovative solutions in an engaging work environment. The Proponent brand means exactly what it says. It’s a brand that champions our customers, suppliers, and employees. We want each of our partners, internal and external, to win.

Proponent takes immense pride in its status as a 100% employee-owned company, also known as an ESOP company. Ownership is ever-present throughout Proponent. A culture of ownership is one where employees feel a substantial, personal stake in the company’s performance. It creates a situation in which behavior is guided more by values than by rules. That means that each of us chooses to walk the walk and champion our values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.

Headquartered in Brea CA, Proponent has more than 10 offices around the world

What We Offer

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Dedication to work/life balance
  • Engaging and active work environment