Procurement Anst II
About The Position
This role involves a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Employees work on advanced electronics, spanning air, land, sea, and space, developing the technology of tomorrow. The company offers a flexible work environment and is committed to protecting those who protect us. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, the role supports a business area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions. The primary function is to procure highly specialized and complex materials, equipment, supplies, and services based on program-specific requirements and specifications. This includes developing purchase orders, leading procurement activities for assigned commodities, and developing/executing sourcing strategies. The role involves preparing/reviewing proposals, selecting suppliers, creating electronic purchase orders, and administering resulting purchase orders. Negotiation of modifications, resolution of invoicing issues, and adherence to procurement policies and procedures are key. Responsibilities include Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis, with an emphasis on supplier engagement, management, development, and production ramp-up. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, build relationships, advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and adopt best practices, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Requirements
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in buying across various electronics commodities
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Nice To Haves
- Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
- Desire for continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
- Project / Supplier Management
- Financial Acumen
- 3+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Professional supply chain/program management certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications.
- 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.
- Develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area 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 execute established and approved procurement policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
- Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
- Supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up.
- Negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies.
- Be an effective communicator internally and externally.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships.
- Advance knowledge of procurement compliance.
- Proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- paid military leave
- paid bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
- business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
