Check out this new opportunity! Associate ll Purchasing Sterling Heights, MI Contract Position Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance. Responsibilities: * Manage all procurement activities, including solicitation and preparation of RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs. * Conduct cost and price analysis of proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and prepare purchase orders to support program requirements. * Administer purchase orders and subcontracts, ensuring cost control, quality, and on-time delivery. * Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs and coordinate the "Source Selection" process. * Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal departments, resolving quality, design, and payment issues. * Ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations and coordinate kick-off meetings and on-site reviews at supplier locations. * Review and analyze planning to ensure subcontracts and purchase orders align with supplier lead times. * Perform other duties as assigned to meet program objectives. * Support procurement operations by managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and overseeing all aspects of subcontract and purchase order administration. Qualifications: * Education: * Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (required). * Technical Skills: * Proficiency in Oracle systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet-based business applications. * Experience and Expertise: * Experience in cost and price analysis, proposal negotiations, and subcontract administration. * Understanding of procurement processes, systems, and compliance requirements. * Other Requirements: * Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. * Strong problem-solving, communication, and program management skills. * Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively. Your Recruiter Still have questions? Reach out to Bob - (phone) 256-457-3613 (email) bob@moseleytechnical.com What to Expect Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company." Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer. * Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications. * Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover. * Final Pay offered will be based on experience. Resources * To apply, send resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com * For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs * For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/