Procurement Assistant III

Hopkinton, United States

Job Title: Procurement Assistant III
Client: Northrop Grumman

Location: Hopkinton, MA – 65 South Street (MA11)

Telecommute: No

Clearance Required: None
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Shift Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
Travel: None

We are seeking a Procurement Assistant III to support procurement operations by coordinating supplier communications, managing requisitions, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Send Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to suppliers and prepare purchase requisitions in SAP.
Follow up with buyers to confirm pricing and quote approvals.
Track supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery.
Utilize SAP MRP and Microsoft Office for daily procurement activities.
Support team members to meet delivery and cost objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of experience with SAP MRP systems.
At least 1 year of purchasing experience.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Strong communication and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years creating purchase requisitions in SAP.
2+ years handling RFQs and managing suppliers for on-time delivery (OTD).

Work Environment & Training:

Join a 14-member collaborative team focused on delivering products on time.
A 1-week hands-on training with the current Procurement Assistant, followed by ongoing support.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Around 2 years of SAP requisition/purchasing experience.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and people skills.
Ability to manage suppliers effectively and think creatively.
No certifications required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.67 - $33.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have in creating purchase requisitions in SAP?
How many years of experience handling RFQs and managing suppliers for on-time delivery (OTD)?
Can you confirm your U.S. citizenship status, which is required for this position?
Do you have at least 1 year of experience using the SAP MRP system for purchasing activities?

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