Associate Sourcing Specialist (R4464)
Manage indirect procurement categories including facilities, IT, and engineering equipment. Execute POs, negotiate with suppliers, maintain ERP records, and support cross-functional stakeholders.
About the job
What you'll do
- Execute and manage purchase orders (POs) for indirect spend categories—ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and alignment with internal requirements.
- Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT to source and procure goods and services that meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers to achieve optimal value and support budget objectives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the company’s ERP system (Deltek Costpoint), including supplier data, PO tracking, and delivery schedules.
- Support supplier qualification and onboarding for indirect vendors, ensuring compliance with Shield AI’s standards and policies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast indirect procurement needs and identify opportunities for process or cost improvements.
- Partner with finance and stakeholders to reconcile invoices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment.
- Support implementation of standard work and best practices for indirect procurement processes.
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a focus on indirect categories such as facilities, IT, software, or capital equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional work while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven procurement practices.
- Background in sourcing or managing suppliers for capital equipment, production tooling, or IT infrastructure.
- Background in sourcing or managing contractors for commercial construction projects.
- Experience developing or maintaining standard procurement processes or supplier management frameworks.
Skills
Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, ERP Systems, Deltek Costpoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Negotiation, Supplier Management
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