**This is NOT a remote position**

About IPT:

Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) is a leading military distributor and worldwide supplier of OEM parts and equipment. As an employee-owned company, IPT has been providing domestic and international end users with the highest caliber of products and service for over thirty years and specializes in creating strategic solutions for spares and repair requirements. Over those thirty years, IPT has garnered a wealth of experience working among all branches of the military, supporting fleets on behalf of over fifty OEMs. Beyond supporting the aftermarket and logistic needs of foreign end users, IPT actively maintains upgrade, capability development and stocking programs.

Established in 1982, IPT is headquartered in Goleta, California – where you will find our OEM Partner Services, International Sales, and Foreign Military Sales business units. Our U.S. Government Sales office is strategically located in Dayton, Ohio near Wright Patterson, AFB and various aerospace manufacturers. To complement the two office locations in the United States, IPT has numerous sales representatives throughout the world. Each team is staffed with experienced procurement managers committed to providing unsurpassed customer service.

Role Summary:

As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the processing, implementation, tracking, and expediting of all purchase orders issued by IPT to vendors to fulfill received customer contracts. You will facilitate all phases of purchase order administration and be the process owner on purchase order matters, including flow-downs to vendors, vendor capabilities and compliance, and purchase order performance satisfaction. A successful Purchasing Specialist is detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and excellent communication who can effectively operate in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Accurately create, send, and track performance of all assigned purchase orders
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers to effectively execute POs
• Manage contract-to purchase order flow downs, including government regulations
• Take action when deliveries are not on track
• Partner with other business groups to make business decisions on PO requirements
• Administrative duties and support to the organization as needed

Requirements:

• Prior contracts purchasing experience in an AS9120 or ISO 9001 organization highly desired
• Previous exposure to FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and other government requirements
• Professional level verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail is required
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Driven to see tasks and projects to completion
• 2+ years of contracts experience a plus

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goleta, CA 93117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Contracts: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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