Procurement Specialist

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Procurement Specialist will carry out broad assignments involving the purchase of items requiring knowledge and experience, usually involving responsibility for a high volume of purchases. Reports to the Sr. Procurement Manager in the Manufacturing Department.

Responsibilities

Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders to the optimum advantage of the company based on value, quality, delivery, and price

Recommends changes or substitutes when specific materials are not available or when quality may be improved or costs reduced

Works with the Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering to provide updated statuses as needed on all open Purchase Orders

Assists in the selection of qualified suppliers through facility inspection and personal inquiry and adjudicates difference between CEC and vendors

Obtains quotations as required and selects vendors

Performs liaison between requisitioning departments and suppliers

May provide Production Control with quantity price break information and necessary lead-time required for economic lot purchases.

Advises Sr. Procurement Manager on status of open orders periodically to determine action to be taken on delinquent orders.

Reviews rejected parts as to source and makes final disposition

Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem

Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

2 years of related buying experience

Associate’s degree preferred

Experience purchasing electronic parts (EEE) and equipment

Working knowledge of Contract Accounting

Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Cost point experience is a plus

Negotiation, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication

This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $63,000 to $83,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

Know Your Rights

Poster Link:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders to the optimum advantage of the company based on value, quality, delivery, and price

Recommends changes or substitutes when specific materials are not available or when quality may be improved or costs reduced

Works with the Program Office, Manufacturing and Engineering to provide updated statuses as needed on all open Purchase Orders

Assists in the selection of qualified suppliers through facility inspection and personal inquiry and adjudicates difference between CEC and vendors

Obtains quotations as required and selects vendors

Performs liaison between requisitioning departments and suppliers

May provide Production Control with quantity price break information and necessary lead-time required for economic lot purchases.

Advises Sr. Procurement Manager on status of open orders periodically to determine action to be taken on delinquent orders.

Reviews rejected parts as to source and makes final disposition

Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem

Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

2 years of related buying experience

Associate’s degree preferred

Experience purchasing electronic parts (EEE) and equipment

Working knowledge of Contract Accounting

Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Cost point experience is a plus

Negotiation, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication

This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $63,000 to $83,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

Know Your Rights

Poster Link:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.