Job Description
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.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
- 3-5 Years of Related Work Experience
Job-Related Knowledge
- Purchasing Fundamentals
- Basic Product Knowledge
- Analytical & Mathematical Competence
- Proficient with ERP and Purchasing Software Applications
- Sourcing
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Who We Are
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 helping keep thousands of aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day. For over 50 years, we’ve built the systems, relationships, and expertise that aviation relies on, from responsive quoting and on-time shipments to data-driven improvements that reduce turnaround time and cost. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone at Proponent is an owner, which means we share responsibility for our success, look out for one another, and bring dedication and creativity to aviation logistics. Guided by our core values, empathy, intelligence, agility and integrity, we work as a trusted partner to keep aircraft in service and customers moving forward. At Proponent, you’ll join a global team committed to doing things right and supporting each other, helping keep aircraft flying and the world connected.
What We Offer
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 8 paid holidays
• Dedication to work/life balance
• Engaging and active work environment