Position Title: Senior Associate Procurement
Location: Jupiter, FL 33478
Shift Timing: Mon Friday 40.00 Hours Per Week
Anticipated start date: 1-2 Weeks
Duration: 06 month(s)
**Onsite work only**
Required:
- Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs. Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities. “On it” focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).
- Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.
- Ensure compliance to delivery schedules. Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.
- Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements. Understand component specifications and requirements.
- Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies. Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.
- Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.
Skills: Desired:
- 4+ years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.
- Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
- Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary.
- Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Company Description
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.