Sr. Solutions Consultant

Req number: R6571

Employment type: Full time

Worksite flexibility: Remote Who we are
CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary We are looking for a Procurement Specialist. This position will be full-time and remote.

Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist. This position will be full-time and remote.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

What You’ll Do

Drive Global NPI RFQs to success and source all intended purchased components of the BOM with the best total landed cost to client and time to market

Recommend the best supplier in Sourcing Committees to the Project Team using the QCOST supplier selection scorecard methodology

Develop and deliver a resilient supply chain implementing dual sourcing and consignment inventory stocking agreements

Triangulate the scope of each new NPI Project to a Procurement Award Opportunity and manage project to completion supporting cross-functional teams to enable NPI completion

Align with NPI Leaders and Global Category Leaders to improve total landed cost of existing business spend in NPI RFQs

Execute RFQs (ITAR projects and Automotive oriented projects/applications)

Prepare supplier negotiations with the NPI leaders and global category leader using market data analysis, negotiable lever identification, target values, storyline, negotiation actions plan and scheduling

Send and review “award letter” to awarded suppliers to ensure best terms are fully agreed by suppliers

Analyze should cost, total cost of ownership analysis, make vs buy decisions for each BOM component intended to be sourced

Work Cross-Functionally to execute VA/VE and related material productivity initiatives during the development phase of each project before SOP with awarded suppliers

Create info-records and sourcing lists, coordinate suppliers tools PO and samples PO and other administrative activities

What You'll Need

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance

10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations functions

Strong negotiation and category strategy experience with track record of driving supplier performance improvement

Project Management Experience

Cable Assembly, PCBA, Machining, Forming, Contract Manufacturing, or Semiconductor sourcing / industry experience in global, high complexity and mix, manufacturing environments

Motivated individual who aggressively works to improve metrics and has the ability to learn quickly in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision

Experience working in a global environment and is comfortable presenting to a diverse audience, including senior management

Experience leading cross-functional discussions and negotiations, including in high-pressure or challenging situations

Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking English language

Preferred

Master’s Degree is a plus

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

$50.00-$55.14 per hour
The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.