Procurement Specialist - Culmen International LLC

About the Role:

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

 

The Procurement Specialist will purchase equipment, materials, and services the company needs to operate. Qualified candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, be an independent thinker, a fast learner with good time management skills, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role:

• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Research and identify prospective suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, and expectations.
• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of goods.
• Meet with the legal department to ensure any contractual obligations are favorable to the company.
• Help establish and maintain a purchasing budget.
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards at all times.
• Work independently, react to change productively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned while exercising a high level of confidentiality.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field with (2) years work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role

OR

• Associate degree with (4) four years work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to successfully clear a background check.
• Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.
• Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

About the Company:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.   

 

 

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.