Procurement Specialist at Jaxon Engineering and Maintenance – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jaxon Engineering is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team.

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs with employees working throughout the U.S. Jaxon offers outstanding benefits packages, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched.

This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders to meet quality standards and project timelines. This role also interacts regularly with all departments within the organization as well as with many external suppliers. Effective communication skills along with attention to detail are required to ensure Jaxon is acquiring quality goods and services from the appropriate suppliers.

Salary: $33.50 - $40.50 per hour

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Benefits (all effective 1st day of work; no waiting period):

- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance

- Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided

- Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance provided

- PTO and paid holidays

- 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

The Jaxon Experience:

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our end-of-week tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone’s competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and “I’m just here for the cart snacks” people alike.
• A Christmas Event Like No Other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids’ Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season.
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description. And of course, the day after the super bowl is a company paid holiday, because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional, because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than a place to work!

Primary Duties

- Execute procurement & vendor management duties for multiple projects across multiple departments

- Verify product requirements and coordinate material purchases for projects across multiple departments

- Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, and completeness. Follow up with internal stakeholders to rectify discrepancies prior to placing orders with suppliers.

- Maintain supplier files and purchase order records in accordance with Jaxon’s established policies, procedures, and guidelines

- Manage the supplier approval process for select vendors

- Prepare purchase orders, distribute purchase orders to suppliers, manage overdue shipments and open purchase orders

- Ensure all supplier on-boarding documentation is accurately prepared prior to engagement with new suppliers

- Provide timely updates to all internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activity (orders, back orders, returns, etc.)

- Ensure communication of and compliance with all contractual requirements including purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements

- Resolve purchasing, delivery, receiving, and accounts payable invoice discrepancies; coordinate vendor returns

- Maintain vendor list for both contact, demographic, and payment term details

- Proficiently uses Oracles’ NetSuite software to support entire procurement process

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, both verbally and in writing, across multiple departments within Jaxon

- Ability to communicate effectively with Jaxon’s vendors, including in-person meetings with vendor representatives.

- Experience in research in order to locate and identify potential suppliers to support Jaxon’s operations

- Ability to resolve conflicts with Jaxon vendors and internal stakeholders

- Ability to learn key aspects of the Federal Acquisition Regulations processes and procedures

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple priorities

- Detail-oriented and can easily coordinate work while maintaining compliance with multiple contract requirements

- Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, while also able to work independently

- Ability to identify and propose solutions to inefficiencies in the procurement process

- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.