Job Description
Procurement Specialist III (L3)
Employment Type: Contract (Potential for Direct Hire Conversion)
Target Bill Rate: $54.60/hour
Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship)
Join a High-Impact Procurement and Supply Chain Team
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist III (L3) to support critical purchasing, sourcing, subcontract management, and supplier performance activities within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure the timely acquisition of essential materials, components, and services that drive operational success.
The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
If you have experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, sourcing, subcontract administration, supply chain operations, or contract negotiations within a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Employment Type: Contract (Potential for Direct Hire Conversion)
Target Bill Rate: $54.60/hour
Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship)
Join a High-Impact Procurement and Supply Chain Team
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist III (L3) to support critical purchasing, sourcing, subcontract management, and supplier performance activities within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure the timely acquisition of essential materials, components, and services that drive operational success.
The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Procure critical-path materials, components, equipment, and services that support manufacturing, engineering, and program objectives.
- Manage assigned commodities, suppliers, and subcontracts to ensure cost, quality, and delivery expectations are achieved.
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management teams.
- Create, issue, and administer various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and related purchasing agreements.
- Lead supplier selection activities, including sourcing evaluations, cost and price analysis, fact-finding efforts, and formal supplier negotiations.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage delivery schedules to support production requirements.
- Collaborate with suppliers to mitigate risks and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.
- Review, negotiate, and manage contract modifications, terms and conditions, and procurement agreements, including End User License Agreements (EULAs).
- Interpret engineering drawings, component specifications, and technical requirements to support accurate purchasing decisions.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation in compliance with company procedures, policies, and applicable FAR requirements.
- Conduct purchase order file audits and support procurement compliance activities, including peer documentation reviews.
- Participate in departmental, operational, and enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or subcontract administration experience, OR
- Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR
- A minimum of 8 years of related procurement or purchasing experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.
- 4+ years of purchasing experience within an ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success conducting supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
- Experience working in a government contracting or FAR-regulated procurement environment preferred.
- Knowledge of procurement contracts, subcontract administration, commercial agreements, and terms and conditions management.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of engineering documentation, technical specifications, and product configuration management.
- Experience partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
- Work on business-critical procurement and sourcing initiatives.
- Gain exposure to contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting manufacturing and operational success.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts that drive measurable business results.
- Enjoy a flexible 9/80 work schedule.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a long-term direct-hire position.
If you have experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, sourcing, subcontract administration, supply chain operations, or contract negotiations within a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jupiter, FL |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | http://apollopros.com/ |
About Company
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Candidate Sourcingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Configuration Managementunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Delivery Managementunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Documentation Reviewunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- File Auditsunmatched
- Government Contractsunmatched
- License Agreementsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Product Managementunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Purchase Ordersunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Research Skillsunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Sourcing Strategyunmatched
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Supply Chain Managementunmatched
- Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- United States Citizenunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
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