Procurement Manager

Title:Procurement Manager 

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: 

Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.

Brief Job Description:

The procurement manager will identify potential suppliers, screens them, and negotiates favorable payment terms with selected suppliers.  After formalizing the supply contract with the aid of legal professionals, the Procurement Manager then monitors supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and to help make the supply procurement process as cost-effective and efficient as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Acts as the primary point of contact between our business and suppliers
• Negotiates contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
• Processes purchase orders to acquire goods and services
• Collaborates with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Manages an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Works with managers, operations department, and executives within the company to engage in capital projects
• Monitors changes in the industry and develops forecasts to determine appropriate budgets; These forecasts are then used to develop comprehensive strategies to further the company's operational goals.
• Works closely with the legal and other internal departments to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company
• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Controls spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Performs other tasks as needed

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Should have at least seven (7) years of experience in a related field
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent; A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is desired
• Public Procurement Certification Council Certification is desired
• Must have working knowledge of the commercial and DoD aviation support industry and market conditions
• Must have strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Must be capable of passing background check
• Must be capable of passing a drug screen
• Must have strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to travel to meet with suppliers and work overtime, as required
• HAZMAT experience is a plus
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are Required

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift, move, and transport items frequently over 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

Generally, work is conducted in an inside environment, but may also involve some outside work depending on the task. The inside environment may be in an office or cubicle with close quarters, low to moderate noise, and bright or dim lighting. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates and while on travel.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company. Axxeum, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reasons.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://axxeum.isolvedhire.com/jobs/151724-87021.html