Regional Procurement Specialist

Kuwait, Kuwait

Job Description

Overview

The Regional Sourcing Specialist reports to the Director of Global Procurement and contributes to the competitiveness and profitability of our programs by developing regional and local sourcing strategies through the best overall total cost solutions. The Regional Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing regional-local agreements that will provide better service through blanket purchase agreements, requirement contract agreements and/or IDIQ contracts. The Regional Sourcing Specialist is responsible for providing direct support to the program and act as the liaison to Supply Chain, some of the support items will be onsite meetings, expediting, and tracking deliveries. This position requires a strong business acumen, proven accomplishments with cross-functional teamwork, experience working with remote teams and solid negotiation skills. As such, we are seeking someone with excellent communication and leadership skills to act as a main interface for suppliers and subcontractors within their assigned regions. Willingness to learn company procurement policy and self-educate beyond on the job training.

Responsibilities

+ Qualifies suppliers, executes the RFP process, evaluates proposals, develops the documenting of cost and/or price analysis, understand the acquisition/ receiving process. Follows/operates under the guidelines in the Corporate Procurement Manual.

+ Partner with internal stakeholders to participate in the development of sourcing strategies in support of the long-term agreements.

+ Establish a business relationship with key vendors/ subcontractors.

+ Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of V2X during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers.

+ Host / participate in material review of open requisitions providing timely updates.

+ Makes recommendations to management to resolve vendor issues and concerns.

+ Identify reliable suppliers and assist with onboarding in the company system.

+ Assists in the tracking and expediting of material request from the program.

+ Procure items from local vendors using the company purchase card.

+ Supports all internal and external audits, and provides program support to both internal and external customers.

+ Quickly and effectively process and assimilate large volumes of data, experience with excel will be essential to this role.

+ Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

+ Minimum Qualifications

+ Education:

+ Bachelor's degree (BS/BA).

+ Certifications/Licenses:

+ None listed.

+ Experience:

+ Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in a professional business environment/capacity.

+ Experience working with international companies who are not used to working under a US Government prime contract and the patience and ability to coach them through the process.

+ Prefer a minimum of two (2) years' experience working with contracts or subcontracts.

+ Desired experience, but not mandatory:

+ Experience working with US based firms conducting business in Korea.

+ Experience managing contracts, subcontracts or material purchases in support of a US Government prime contract.

+ Other Requirements:

+ Capable of working independently in a high paced, demanding environment with minimal error rate.

+ Comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities to include new taskings with little to no advance notice.

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen

+ Travel requirement: 50%

+ Relocation Assistance

+ Available

+ Skills & Technology Used:

+ Possesses analytical and interpersonal skills in order to perform the job.

+ Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques. Uses specialized knowledge to solve lower complexity problems.

+ Strong communicator.

+ Ability to prioritize, schedule, organize, focus on, and complete work.

+ Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

+ Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

+ Additional Information:

+ At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

+ The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1580951
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuwait, Kuwait
  • Education
    Not mentioned