Mission Critical Supply Chain Analyst

Peterson•Hillsboro, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Power Systems is hiring a Mission Critical Supply Chain Specialist for its Hillsboro, Oregon location. This position is part of the Pre-Planning team and supports the Mission Critical Team’s procurement and contract practices. The specialist works with planners, account managers, senior project managers, vendors, and internal Peterson teams to review customer forecasts, arrange vendor capacity, and manage vendors to support timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive value. The role also helps ensure compliance with legal requirements and Peterson and customer standards. The position oversees supply chain quality, compliance, procurement, and vendor contract management. It coordinates purchase orders, approvals, delivery tracking, contract review and negotiation, vendor documentation, risk assessments, procurement reporting, and supplier relationships. Travel to meet vendors, suppliers, and team members may be required up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college in Business Administration or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
A minimum of five years of directly related procurement and/or contract management experience.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Procurement or contract management experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality control and compliance with company supply chain policies and procedures, including reviewing supplier and vendor contracts for ongoing feasibility.
Collaborate with MCT and Peterson personnel to verify project requirements, customer specifications, and other defining documents.
Assess vendor capacity to meet forecasted and confirmed demand and satisfy project milestones, customer expectations, MCT standards, and contractual obligations.
Assist with purchase order and contract approvals, including preparing and revising details, coordinating deliveries, and obtaining documentation, approvals, and signatures.
Coordinate and confirm deliveries of goods and services, and maintain databases and systems tracking supply chain status.
Participate in Pre-Planning Team meetings and help prepare for meetings with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
Negotiate vendor and supplier contracts consistent with Peterson’s customer contracts.
Coordinate with Legal, Accounting, Finance, Contract Review, and Insurance teams to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and requirements.
Prepare, maintain, and manage a secure contract database, tracking compliance dates, conditions, renewals, and expirations.
Gather contract requirements from internal stakeholders, facilitate contract negotiations and finalization, confirm contract language, and communicate operational obligations to relevant teams.
Prepare procurement reports tracking obligations, milestones, and key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Help maintain vendor and supplier relationships and contracts, and collect proof of insurance to verify compliance with insurance requirements.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, renew or update agreements, and obtain necessary documentation and signatures.
Conduct periodic risk assessments of existing and potential vendor and supply contracts and agreements.
Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, including sourcing qualified and reliable suppliers and vendors.
Travel up to 20% of the time to meet with vendors, suppliers, and team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.