Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides support to Operations by developing and issuing RFP/RFQ events to prospective suppliers.
• Determines best supply source(s) by executing & analyzing competitive RFP/RFQ’s.
• Responsibility as a liaison between the Company and suppliers by negotiating costs and delivery requirements, requiring the ability to recognize priorities and to act upon those needs.
• Conducts regular Supplier reviews as scheduled with all assigned Suppliers, and will sponsor productivity improvement plans with those Suppliers when identifying critical areas for improvement.
• Facilitates procurement process by issuing purchase orders and amendments in accordance with production requirements and inventory goals. Will also be responsible for responding & reacting to internal schedule changes, and be able to communicate to the Supply Chain these changes, and to support escalation, or downgrades to the current production schedules with external Suppliers.
• Conducts regularly scheduled outreach to Supply Chain in support of procurement activities to ensure compliance with delivery schedules of purchased materials with all assigned external Suppliers.
• Ensures on time delivery by expediting suppliers as required.
• Provides support to Purchasing Manager by advising of any unusual trends in cost, quality or delivery.
• Executes / manages Strategic initiatives & projects in support of Procurement strategy
• Is responsible for component source development and qualifications of Suppliers as required.
• Will sponsor satisfactory resolution to any Supplier quality issues should they arise.
• Ability to work efficiently within production time standards to meet production deadlines.
• Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements
• Other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Read, understand and effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Customer focus which includes a sense of urgency for problem resolution
• Business acumen
• Professionalism in dealing with adverse or difficult situations

• Proven strong negotiation skills

• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills

• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Familiarity of DFARS Compliant Materials, Multiple Govt. Ratings of DO-A1, DX-A1 and DPAS
• Familiarity reading drawings and / or print requirements related to machined parts and their processes
• Experience with non-conforming material and resolution
• Strong communication Skills with Supply Base and Internal Stakeholders
• Ability to Source Product efficiently

Supervisory responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required education, certification, and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or management or equivalent experience.
• At least ten (10) years purchasing experience, working in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace related.

Preferred education, certification, and experience

• Professional accreditations will be considered (CPM, CPSM, CPIM, etc.)
• Experience in Strategic Commodity and or Category Management
• Background in Multiple Commodities which include Machining and hardware items

Physical demands

• May require lifting, pulling and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing stairs, and reaching
• Sitting for up to eight (8) hours per day, standing up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing.
• Ability to hear and see, with or without the assistance of a device
• May require overtime to complete important related tasks

Travel

Light travel may be required

Work Authorization

Must meet regulatory requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Other Duties

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.