Procurement Specialist at TRIGO ADR Americas in Kansas City, MO

GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision and reporting to the to the Director of Operations, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Processes purchase requisitions in fulfillment of program supply chain plans and other procurement requirements. Ensures the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.  • Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery • Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed • Issues RFQ’s and PO’s and/or IDWA’s in accordance with company and government regulations. • Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity • Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements • Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used. • Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs • Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations • Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company • Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records • Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner • Other duties as assigned.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:  • ERP system - SAP •  Department of Defense procurement • MS Office Suite Skills:  • Fluent English – reading and writing is required • Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail • Competency using ERP, EDI and PLM software packages • Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principles • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills • Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment; critical thinker • Demonstrated leadership skills • Outstanding interpersonal skills; positive attitude and outlook • Flexible, open-minded listener / learner; self-starter • Excellent Communicator (verbal and written) / strong team player; ability to work on cross functional teams. • Strong people skills; energetic • Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills; ability to excite team • Continuous process improvement focus   Ability to:  • Communicate effectively and appropriately.  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships  • Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public • Effectively communicate orally or in written form with leadership, co-management, internal and external customers with strong presentation skills. • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume • Work independently on a team • Work on multiple tasks simultaneously   Supervision Received: • The work is performed under general supervision   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  • 2-4 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • An ability to build relations with a supplier network and have insight into supplier’s processes BENEFITS:  • 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years • 10 days paid sick time • 11 paid holidays • Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents • Champ Plan Wellness and Health • Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings • Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances • Free wellness initiatives • Free tele-health • Free and discounted RX • Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact) • Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment • Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation • 401k retirement savings with match • Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment • 100% match of 1st 3% contribution • 50% match of next 2% contribution • IMMEDIATE VESTING • Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only) • Regular Hourly rate for travel time • Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars • Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll • Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company business • Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals • $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS • Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded) • Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment Pay Range $60,000 - $80,000 Annually.  Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Company Overview TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.  TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration.  Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.