Procurement Specialist

Business Unit:Cubic Integrated Supply ChainCompany Details:Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.Job Details:Job Summary:Negotiates and purchases materials and services involving engineering and technical requirements that are of a complex nature, high dollar value and/or critical need. Provides guidance and assistance to lower-level procurement personnel. Places purchase orders within assigned signature authority. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Undertakes complex procurements involving engineering and technical requirements in full compliance with federal acquisition regulation (FAR) and government statutes. Administers procurements with major suppliers that are considered industry partners. Procures materials and services from approved suppliers in accordance with company policies and procedures- Coordinates procurement renewals to ensure uninterrupted supply or service schedules- Monitors marketplace trends and evaluates and develops new supplier sources.- Negotiates and awards procurements in a cost-effective manner ensuring most favorable price, terms and delivery dates- Provides liaison with requesting departments and suppliers regarding procurement requirements, specifications, quality and delivery dates- Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts- Administers awarded purchase orders in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions and program needs- Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies, timely purchase requisition placement and timely processing of hold tags, rejections, and cost estimating proposals. Evaluates status and expedites purchase orders as required- Develops and maintains all necessary weekly and monthly reports associated with assigned desk- Assists Business Development, Material Cost Estimating, Contracts and other departments, as requested, to develop proposals for new business- Provides guidance and assistance to lower level procurement personnel- Participates in total quality management (TQM), continuous process improvement (CPI) and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) efforts. Creates and presents reports on progress toward company TQM/CPI/ISO goals and/or supplier performance- Performs purchasing/subcontract management duties- Performs spreadsheet analysis and reporting- Assists in maintaining procurement computer database. Trains and assists procurement personnel as required- May perform other functions as assigned such as:- Material planning- Systems reviews, new systems pilots, training, etc.- Department interface with Program Office and Engineering on new programs- Participation on Process Improvement teams- Small Business administrationMinimum Job Requirements:- The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need._Worker Type:Employee