• Purchasing Specialist II

    Navy Federal Credit Union (Vienna, VA)


    Overview

     

    To negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers. Manage vendor relationships and prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Independently provide purchasing support for customer-related business processes. Maintain in-depth knowledge and experience in specific discipline to support customer(s). Solve complex problems with minimal guidance; take a new perspective using existing solutions. Perform complex/difficult tasks with considerable scope and latitude.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze purchase requests and specifications to determine appropriate vendor(s) to produce the job to meet standards

    + Review requisitions and negotiates within budgetary limitations

    + Obtain material from supplier at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

    + Determine method of procurement

    + Develop effective lead time schedules for purchases

    + Maintain procurement records such as items or services costs, delivery, quality or performance

    + Discuss defective or unacceptable goods/services with customers, vendors & management to determine source of trouble and take corrective action

    + Employ value analysis techniques to determine cost savings and vendor performance

    + Negotiate contract terms and conditions

    + Collaborate with business partners to ensure the purchase order cycle is completed appropriately

    + Ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations, timelines & budget constraints

    + Coordinate receipt of materials/services with vendors

    + Serve as liaison to business units, vendors, and procurement support staff to promote positive communication, efficient timeline for purchase orders, and inventory control

    + Serve on teams and task groups for projects/initiatives

    + Lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff

    + Performs other related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Significant experience in standard purchasing and contract principles/terms/conditions, written bid/proposal preparation, and purchasing/inventory software

    + Significant experience in quality control and auditing as it pertains to contracts

    + Advanced knowledge of contracts and their impact on projects

    + Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies in the area of procurement

    + Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

    + Advanced word processing and spreadsheet software skills

    + Effective verbal and written communication skills

    Desired Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a discipline in Procurement

    + Familiarity with Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies and procedures

     

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

    About Us

    Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

     

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    Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

     

    Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

     

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