Aviation Procurement Specialist II (TSG)
About The Position
Responsible for administering a wide variety/value of purchase requisitions/orders in a primarily DOD aviation government contracting/procurement environment. This role involves reviewing requisitions and BOMs, preparing invitations for purchase orders and/or requests for proposal, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of purchase orders to support rapid response programs. The specialist will work directly with suppliers and the PMO to mitigate risks and ensure project schedules are not compromised, lead negotiations for pricing and contract terms, and resolve issues to expedite material and service orders. Collaboration with departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Program Management is essential to ensure product requirements are met. The role also includes participating in and supporting purchasing audits, working with aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and work instructions, maintaining existing supplier relationships, and initiating new supplier relationships. Additionally, the specialist will participate in supply chain process improvement teams, identify improvement opportunities, and attend internal and supplier meetings as needed.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of verifiable experience procuring aviation related materials/services is required
- Experience pricing customer Bill of Materials (BOM) supporting proposal efforts is desired
- Experience issuing Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts exceeding TINA threshold
- Comprehensive experience performing Price or Cost Analysis to Determine Fair and Reasonable pricing
- Sound knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
- Experience negotiating price, lead time, and terms and conditions with vendors
- Experience with Deltek CostPoint or equivalent ERP system required
- Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs
- On occasion must be able to lift 25 pounds
- Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees, and reach above/below shoulders
- Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline desired
- DoD school training as a 92A or equivalent MOS desired
- Civilian training in a similar specialty may be substituted upon verification
Responsibilities
- Review requisitions/BOM (Bill of Material) and prepare invitations for purchase orders and/or requests for proposal
- Accountable for quality and timeliness of purchase orders in support of rapid response programs
- Work directly with suppliers/PMO to mitigate risk or issues and ensure that project schedule is not compromised
- Lead negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions
- Resolve issues and expedite material and service orders for all contracts
- Communicate with departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure product requirements are met
- Participate in and support internal and external purchasing audits
- Work with aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and work instructions
- Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships
- Participates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies
- Attend internal and supplier meetings as needed
- Other Duties as assigned
Benefits
- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
