Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Overview: Pay Range: $36hr - $37hr
Responsibilities:
- Drive procurement activities across assigned projects to deliver competitive advantage and operational excellence.
- Conduct RFQs, negotiate pricing, and finalize contractual terms with suppliers.
- Issue purchase orders and manage the full procure-to-pay lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Government and defense-related procurement regulations.
- Track purchase order acknowledgments, delivery schedules, and resolve supply or scheduling issues.
- Maintain ERP system updates to reflect procurement changes accurately.
- Ensure timely receipt of invoices to support cash flow and financial processing.
- Resolve accounts payable, logistics, and customs-related issues tied to procurement activities.
- Improve key performance metrics including on-time delivery, cost savings, payment terms, and supplier performance.
- Analyze spend data and apply sourcing strategies to identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
- Resolve supplier disputes while protecting business interests and coordinating with legal teams when required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, and Quality teams.
- Lead meetings, provide project updates, and communicate procurement status to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with regional and global sourcing teams to develop and implement procurement strategies.
Required Skills And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation OR 1 year of experience with a Master’s degree/MBA.
- Experience with purchase order execution and procurement lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement processes.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and suppliers.
- Flexibility to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Experience assessing supplier capabilities and developing new supplier relationships.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading staffing and recruiting powerhouse. Proudly recognized as a nationally and locally certified diversity firm, Cynet delivers agile, scalable talent solutions across industries. With an active footprint in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, we support thousands of consultants through our expansive, high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia—ensuring speed, quality, and consistency in every hire.