Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bloomington, Illinois, United States CRI Full time
Job Overview

CRI is a prominent innovator in technology solutions for government sectors, dedicated to developing groundbreaking products for the international marketplace. Our ethos combines a spirit of creativity with practical problem-solving skills. As a woman-owned Small Business with three decades of proven expertise in Security, Information Technology, and Management, we proudly support federal government initiatives.

We are currently seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our Integrated Security Group. This role will encompass various purchasing-related tasks, including providing support for pricing quotes and proposals, managing inventory, and overseeing the ordering, tracking, shipping, and coordination of equipment repairs and replacements across our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of our suppliers and their offerings.
  • Generate and manage purchase orders in Deltek, ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
  • Oversee the procurement and logistics processes for all orders.
  • Enhance sales performance through prompt and effective communication with our vendors.
  • Act as the liaison between vendors and internal teams.
  • Collaborate with various departments on sales order and invoice reconciliations, as well as vendor purchase order reviews.
  • Provide updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding product delivery timelines and shipment delays.
  • Address and resolve pricing-related invoicing discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers regarding repairs, returns, or advance replacements.
  • Establish and maintain current purchasing protocols necessary for the procurement, inventory management, and distribution of essential components.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable practices.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks on a daily basis.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in effective and professional communication, both written and verbal.
  • Experience overseeing the purchasing lifecycle, from generating pricing quotes to ordering, tracking, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience with an ERP system, preferably Deltek.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Proactive approach to work and collaboration with team members.

Desired Candidate Attributes:

  • Team-oriented, contributing positively to team dynamics.
  • Self-motivated, taking initiative in personal and professional development.
  • Customer service-oriented, consistently seeking ways to exceed expectations.
  • Active listener.
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Detail-focused.
  • Capable of efficiently managing multiple priorities and tasks.

Note: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.



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