Lead Buyer

IntelliPro Group Inc. • Huntsville, AL

117d • $67

About The Position

This function is the liaison between Operations site leadership, Program/Product leadership, and the Supply Chain Organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating.
• Track record of managing complex technology projects with aggressive schedules and scarce resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas and persuade others.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts and manage trade-offs.
• Ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics.
• Experience establishing & maintaining KPIs to track and monitor performance.
• Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management.
• Ability to create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills from contracts, proposal management, supplier management.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and defining scalable processes.
• Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, creating models/tools, re-engineering business processes.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to solve unique and complex problems.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s).

Responsibilities

• Management and execution of the site material strategy to ensure support and performance from the front end of the business through fulfilment.
• Financial management including EVMS, budgets, targets, working capital, material sales, etc.
• Supplier management including Line of Balance (LOB)/Material Status, Supplier Risk/Opportunity management, supplier performance, supply chain metrics, make buy/make where strategies, tactical/strategic sourcing.
• Requirements management including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, OPSEC, security classification guides, public law, quality, warranty.
• Ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet strategies and plans in support of site requirements.
• Complete material management and ownership including schedule, cost, and Material EAC.
• Facilitate success through influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.
• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees