ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Electronics Group - Purchasing Department

Who We Are: The Electronics Group within the Purchasing Department is responsible for negotiating and awarding purchase orders for IT hardware, software, electronic components, instrumentation, and related items to support the Institute and its clients (both government and commercial) throughout all phases of the procurement process. Objectives of this Role: Solicits, negotiates, awards, documents and administers purchase orders to SwRI vendors to support SwRI Overhead and SwRI (Government and Commercial) projects, in accordance with SwRI General Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Conducts market research and cost/price analysis to ensure the best source and a fair and reasonable price. Provides written documentation to support the purchases based on purchasing operation policies and procedures. Assists with the management of vendor performance, quality assurance and successful completion of contracted tasks. Resolves issues as they occur and perform other duties as necessary in acco...