Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan (hybrid)

Job ID: 72125

Pay: $28-31/hr

In this position, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency and quality, and maintaining vendor relationships. Our ideal candidate would be an exceptional and experienced Procurement Specialist. We are looking for a candidate that is thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, possesses a high level of creativity, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. We also seek out individuals that are clear communicators and support their teammates with a sense of positivity and open-mindedness. This is a hybrid position with flexible hours.

Job Description

• Sourcing and Purchasing: Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Cost Management: Analyze market trends and pricing to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies that align with the organization's budget and objectives.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance and operations, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

• Support internal and external audits.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, logistics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.

• Strong negotiation skills to secure the best prices and terms from suppliers.

• Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Experience working with other agency FAR supplements (DOE, NASA, etc.)

• Experience working with CostPoint and/or Deltek.

• Would strongly prefer candidates with demonstrated experience working both directly with the U.S. Government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major aerospace prime contractors

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices ( .

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. #zr