Procurement, Senior Associate

Responsibilities Peraton 's Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement, Senior Associate . The Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Oversees purchases of materials, equipment, products, parts, services, and supplies necessary for on-going operations. Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of materials, equipment, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through production and inventory process. Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules. In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s). Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services. Maintains detailed records of goods and services ordered and received. Reviews, evaluates, and approves specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Locates vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and consults with them to determine product availability and terms of sales. Represents company