Procurement Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Summary
A Procurement Specialist is needed for one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products in the Lenexa, KS area. The role entails managing MRP messages, purchasing materials, and overseeing supplier performance while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize procurement processes and ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines in a manufacturing environment.
location: Lenexa, Kansas
job type: Contract
salary: $30.53 - 43.69 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Responsible for handling all associated parts assigned MRP messages including buy, expedite, defer, and cancel. Owns the performance of assigned suppliers, particularly in delivery, cost, and capacity/recovery to MRP health. Purchases materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established policies and procedures. Drives optimization of price, delivery, and terms, typically managing purchases of $3-5 million per year. Becomes involved in the development of products at suppliers, particularly for build-to-print items or items with complex designs. Ensures BSP is updated for assigned suppliers and parts, striving towards a 100% goal for BSP usage. Reviews and issues purchase requisitions, following up and expediting as necessary.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a manufacturing environment. Experience with JDE MRP/ERP systems. Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structure. Ability to read technical drawings and identify material call-outs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Desired Skills
Experience in Aerospace procurement. Understanding of and participation in AS9100 Quality Requirements.
Education And Experience
4 year Bachelor's preferred (in Business or Supply Chain preferred): in lieu of degree at least 9 years of relevant experience. At least 3 years of supply chain experience.
Qualifications
Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors
Skills
Purchasing / ProcurementOperationsSupply Chain
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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