Mission Critical Supply Chain Analyst

Peterson Tractor Company•Hillsboro, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Power Systems is hiring for a role at its Hillsboro, Oregon location. The position works closely with planners, account managers, and senior project managers to review customer forecasts, arrange vendor capacity, and manage vendors to support on-time delivery of quality products and services at competitive value. It also coordinates with Peterson business units and affiliates—including Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts Review and Insurance, and Quality Control—to support compliance with legal requirements and Peterson and customer standards. As a member of the Pre-Planning team, the role helps establish and maintain disciplined procurement and supplier and vendor contract practices for the Mission Critical Team (MCT). The role oversees supply-chain quality and compliance; verifies project requirements and vendor capacity; supports purchase-order and contract approvals; coordinates deliveries; and maintains systems for monitoring supply-chain status. Contract-management duties include negotiating and administering vendor agreements, coordinating reviews and approvals with internal teams, maintaining a secure contract database, tracking compliance dates and renewal or expiration terms, and helping operational teams understand contract obligations. Procurement and vendor-management work includes preparing reports on obligations, milestones, and functional metrics; maintaining supplier relationships; verifying insurance compliance; negotiating favorable terms; assessing contract risks; and developing cost-effective sourcing strategies. 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, and at least five years of directly related procurement and/or contract-management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Drug screen and background check required.

Nice To Haves

Procurement and/or contract-management experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality control and adherence to company policies and procedures for supply-chain management, including reviewing existing supplier and vendor contracts for ongoing feasibility.
Collaborate with MCT and Peterson personnel to verify project requirements, customer specifications, and other defining documents.
Assess vendors’ ability to meet forecasted and confirmed demand so milestones, customer expectations, MCT standards, and contractual obligations are met.
Support purchase-order and contract approvals by preparing, updating, revising, and finalizing order and delivery details and securing required documentation, approvals, and signatures.
Coordinate and confirm delivery of goods and services, and create and maintain systems to monitor supply-chain delivery status.
Collaborate with the Pre-Planning Team on supply-chain management, participate in team meetings, and prepare for meetings with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
Negotiate vendor and supplier contracts consistent with Peterson’s existing customer contracts.
Consult with Legal, Account, and Insurance teams to support compliance of supplier and vendor contracts with applicable laws and initiatives.
Coordinate document and contract review and approval with attorneys, accounting, finance, contract review and insurance teams, executives, and administrative and operations departments.
Prepare, maintain, and manage a secure contract database, tracking compliance conditions and key dates, including renewals and expirations.
Gather contract requirements with internal stakeholders and relevant business units, facilitate and negotiate final contracts, confirm contract language, and communicate operational obligations to relevant team members.
Prepare procurement reports tracking obligations, milestones, and functional metrics to reduce expenses, improve effectiveness, and support MCT sales.
Help maintain vendor and supplier relationships and contracts.
Ensure supplier and vendor compliance with insurance requirements, including collecting proof of insurance.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms, renew or update agreements, and obtain required documentation and signatures.
Conduct periodic risk assessments of existing and potential vendor and supply contracts and agreements.
Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies, including sourcing and engaging qualified, reliable suppliers and vendors.
Travel up to 20% of the time to meet with vendors, suppliers, and team members.