• Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements. • Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals. • Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs. • Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates. • Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution. • Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers. • Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution. • Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new items set ups. • Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits. • Provide excellent and attentive support for overall business operations. + Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution. + 1+ year working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain OR BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering. + Bilingual Spanish/English. + This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status or Mexican National Person. Preferred Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain. • Experience in ORACLE, SAP, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience. • Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections. • Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations. • Customer-oriented personality.