Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Bid Packages, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Trend Analysis, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Military, Negotiation Skills, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, SAP, Secret Clearance, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection
PGS Worldwide is seeking a Secret-Cleared Procurement Analyst in Lexington, KY for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.
The Secret-Cleared Procurement Analyst will support buying, purchasing, supplier follow-up, data entry, Excel tracking, SAP activity, and procurement recordkeeping. This is an entry-level procurement role requiring active Secret clearance, Excel experience, SAP experience, and strong data entry skills.
Required Skills
- Active Secret clearance required.
- 1+ year of data entry experience.
- 1+ year of Microsoft Excel experience.
- 1+ year of SAP experience.
- Ability to create and use Excel worksheets.
- Ability to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier follow-up, and procurement documentation.
- Ability to compile, track, and analyze purchasing data.
- Ability to maintain accurate records for orders, delivery status, pricing, supplier information, and payments.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Entry-level buying, procurement, supply chain, or purchasing experience.
- Experience reviewing proposals, tracking purchase orders, verifying deliveries, supporting supplier selection, or preparing bid/RFP documentation.
- Experience monitoring supplier performance, price trends, manufacturing processes, and material acquisition opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Support sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials, parts, equipment, services, and supplies.
- Compile and analyze data to support buying decisions and price objectives.
- Track supplier performance, price trends, and purchasing activity.
- Follow up on orders and verify delivery status.
- Maintain purchasing records and support payment approvals.
- Review proposals and support supplier recommendations.
- Assist with RFPs, bid packages, and procurement documentation as needed.
- Use Excel, SAP, and data entry tools to maintain accurate procurement information.
Pay
Job ID: 21828
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.