Distribution Sourcing Analyst (Remote)
About The Position
Full-time remote: Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% remotely. Professional procurement / supply chain role in support of a Business Sector with over $6 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services with our network of Distribution partners. Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and executes to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations within our Distribution network. Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. This role emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to high value/complex procurements. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives involving supplier quality and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
- Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries
- Experience leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment
- Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…)
- Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers
- Project / Supplier Management
- Financial Acumen
- Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
- Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
- Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years’ experience in operations, supply chain, or procurement
- Desire for continuous improvement
- Work effectively in a remote team environment
- Generosity of thought and knowledge
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Technical Accumen (Ability to interpret drawing requirements, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
- Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services with our network of Distribution partners.
- Help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders.
- Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues.
- Follow and executes to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations within our Distribution network.
- Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
