Procurement Specialist

 

 

• Manage end‑to‑end purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders based on approved requisitions, RFPs,   RFQs, and other procurement documents.
• Lead vendor sourcing efforts by researching, evaluating, and developing new and alternative suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, partnering closely with vendors to negotiate optimal terms and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on supplier performance to support continuous improvement and supply chain reliability.
• Review MRP requirements and schedule component deliveries to meet production timelines, adjusting purchase orders and pricing as needed.
• Track and expedite critical purchase orders to prevent production delays and maintain seamless operations.
• Conduct cost analyses, scenario modeling, and benchmarking to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Determine appropriate quantities and timing of deliveries in alignment with operational needs.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Administration, and leadership teams to review proposals, SOWs, and technical documents.
• Maintain full compliance with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and all NASS policies and standards.
• Follow established safety, health, and environmental guidelines in all purchasing activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and overall operational efficiency.

• Ability to perform in a dynamic and high-energy environment with the capability to simultaneously managing multiple projects with demanding schedules
• Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in government contracting and procurement
• Demonstrated ability to manage the procurement of goods and services from cradle to grave
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the sourcing process effectively at all levels in the company through both verbal and written presentations and reports
• Demonstrated ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with all levels of teams, including superiors and executives
• Ability to use metrics, methods and procedures which drive sourcing results across the team / projects and provide linkage to corporate objectives
• Excellent analytical skills are required
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Positive disposition with a desire to assist others to achieve common goals

 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a business, finance or government field required
• Degree requirement may be substituted by Highschool Diploma and 2 – 4 years relevant experience

 

Desired Requirements

• CPSR experience is preferred
  Solid Deltek/Costpoint experience and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is preferred
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

 

Other Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen

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The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $48750 to $81250 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.