Principal Specialist Procurement - Aftermarket (Onsite)
About The Position
As a Procurement Specialist, Aftermarket, you will manage all supply chain activities for international suppliers at our Aerostructures headquarters in Chula Vista, CA. This position works in a primarily onsite capacity. You will interface with program leadership, engineering, quality, production control, internal and external suppliers, and internal customers. You will manage several suppliers/components and will be responsible for delivery and quality assurance, cost management, and quote preparation and negotiations. Time management and organization skills, the ability to handle high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment are essential with minimal guidance or direction from others. Embrace our lean and continuous improvement philosophy of the CORE operating system. Participation in CORE engagements/Kaizen events and activities will be required.
Requirements
- University Degree and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 3 years prior relevant experience
- Experience working with contract structure, business terms, and conditions
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience leading a project
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Aerospace industry
- SAP or similar ERP systems proficiency
- MS office experience, creating PowerPoint presentations
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Tools i.e. Lean, Six Sigma
- Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership
- Work independently, remain calm under pressure and deal with ambiguity
Responsibilities
- Manage all supply chain activities for international suppliers
- Interface with program leadership, engineering, quality, production control, internal and external suppliers, and internal customers
- Manage several suppliers/components and will be responsible for delivery and quality assurance, cost management, quote preparation, and negotiations
- Embrace our lean and continuous improvement philosophy of the CORE operating system
- Participate in CORE engagements/Kaizen events and activities
- Place purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, manage commercial issues, enforce contractual requirements
- Provide delivery assurance, cost management, and use their experience and industry-leading tools to ensure 100 percent on-time delivery and quality
- Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQ's), participate in negotiations and issue Purchase Orders in a timely manner
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
