Procurement Associate

Role Overview This position will support procurement and sourcing activities for materials and resources required for engineering development and testing. The role requires a procurement professional who can manage purchase orders, source materials quickly, work with suppliers, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement activities and assigned Statements of Work Create and establish purchase orders Source materials and conduct competitive supplier bids Manage supplier performance and on-time delivery Manage requirements through the Ariba system Assess supplier risks and recommend appropriate sourcing options Maintain procurement information and SOW dashboards Communicate risks and opportunities with leadership and team members Support process improvement, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of relevant purchasing experience, OR 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree Strong purchasing/procurement and supplier management experience Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong sourcing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams Must be able to work fully onsite in Winston-Salem, NC Preferred Skills Experience leading or supporting projects Kaizen or continuous improvement experience Experience with Ariba or similar procurement systems Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or development environments Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Engineering Procurement : 5 years (Required) Ariba or similar procurement systems: 3 years (Required) supplier performance and purchase orders: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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