+ The client is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist 1 to join our Supply Chain Department in Madison, Mississippi. + The successful candidate will need to understand the different commodities of procurement and be responsible for Source selection, creating requests for quotation (RFQ), Requesting certifications from suppliers, and creating purchase orders under $30K, but not limited to, this will be to the discretion of the manager, perform negotiations with pre-approval from your manager and/or senior lead as well as monitoring and tracking supplier acknowledgements, delivery status, assisting senior buyers in the creation of 9 tabs folders. + Will also have the responsibility of tracking past due purchase orders, to ensure that SAP is updated, and notes of the status is posted for data accuracy. Troubleshooting supplier invoices to provide resolution of payment. Participates in supplier visits as well as assists in developing the agenda for the program review. **Responsibilities:** + Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization. + Compiles and analyses statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. + Monitors the performance of suppliers. + Evaluate areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. + Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. + Negotiates with suppliers and analyses suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules. + Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyses trends and maintains necessary records. + May prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages. + Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards. + Other projects and initiatives as assigned. **Experience:** + 4 Years **Skills:** + Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required. + Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position). + Must be able to work weekends, other shifts and overtime as required. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.