Responsibilities
Summary
Procures component parts and assemblies to ensure the uninterrupted flow of product while maintaining Company goals related to cost, quality and inventory levels.
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.
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 Qualifications
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.