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Sr. Procurement Specialist

Company: HomeSafe Alliance
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Title:
Sr. Procurement Specialist
HomeSafe Alliance is the single global household goods movement manager for USTRANSCOM and the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians, U.S. Coast Guard, and their families.
HomeSafe Alliance is seeking highly skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist responsible for purchasing diversified commodities to support the movement of military household goods, ensuring timeliness and maintaining accurate vendor/department records.
RESPONSIBILITIES :



  • Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.


  • Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.


  • Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation..


  • Develop and implement a sourcing plan by commodity that incorporates prior trends, lead times, cost reduction opportunities, and technological advances.


  • Process purchase requisitions for customer orders in a timely manner and resolve any material shortages.


  • Prepares RFP solicitation, solicits and receives bids, evaluates and performs price analysis.


  • Resolve questions and disputes between HomeSafe subcontractors and Accounts Payable, shipping, receiving, etc.


  • Implement and monitor appropriate measurement systems to evaluate supplier performance.


  • Expedites purchase orders and discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating refunds.


  • Support management in the purchasing department as well as other functional areas of the company. Coordinates with customers to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.


  • Monitor market trends (price movements) for commodity items to allow HomeSafe to take advantage of price reductions or limit the exposure to price increases.


  • Develop alternative sources of supply to be used as in emergencies, during periods of tight supply, and as leverage to improve current supplier's performance.


    REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :


    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.


    • Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement role required.


    • FAR and DFARS experience a plus


    • Experience in Logistics/Transportation a plus


    • Excellent math skills.


    • Proven experience in sourcing processes.


    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.


      Benefits:


      • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.


      • Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees


      • 401(k)


      • Health and Wellness Programs


      • Disability, Life and AD&D insurance


      • Employee Support program


      • Family Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care services


      • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program


      • Travel Accident & Medical


      • TRICARE Supplement Plan


      • Voluntary Benefit Plans


      • And more!


        HomeSafe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
        HomeSafe--- - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
        HomeSafe has been established to be the premier household goods move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and their families. Our team is dedicated to providing fast, easy, and efficient relocation experiences.
        More than 300,000 military and government households are relocated every year. Coordinating these transfers is a massive undertaking-and we're proud to say that HomeSafe is positioned to improve the customers' moving experience. As a household goods moving service integrator, we provide earlier visibility into upcoming moves and greater network throughput capacity-ensuring household goods shipments are picked up and delivered on time.
        With cutting-edge technology and proven logistics expertise, we're transforming the moving process by continuously evaluating, refining, and improving our tools and techniques. We're dedicated to making sure that every move is better than the last.
        We thank you for your service, and for the privilege of serving you in return.
        A t HomeSafe, We Deliver.
        Fraud Alert
        Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of HomeSafe's name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.
        HomeSafe will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.
        Benefits:


        • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.


        • Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees


        • 401(k)


        • Health and Wellness Programs


        • Disability, Life and AD&D insurance


        • Employee Support program


        • Family Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care services


        • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program


        • Travel Accident & Medical


        • TRICARE Supplement Plan


        • Voluntary Benefit Plans


        • And more!

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