Procurement Specialist III

Redwire Defense Tech•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist with moderate supervision is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activity of the company, following established company policy and procedures. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for working with supply chain management to communicate shortages, delays, and component obsolescence. The Procurement Specialist utilizes cost comparison tools, communicates and negotiates with vendors, and improves the overall purchasing process.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within aerospace, aviation, defense, or similar environments
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Finance or equivalent experience.
Understanding of procurement compliance in government contracting (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR)
Knowledge of different commodities, materials and specs (mechanical, electrical, 3D-print, PCB’s, cable harnesses, connectors)
Experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier assessment and cost reduction projects
Experience managing supplier KPI’s
Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities operation
Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems
Strong Excel proficiency required
Ability to take initiative and think proactively
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Negotiation skills and supplier management skills.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

ISO9001/AS9100 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories including materials, components, equipment, and services
Purchase materials and supplies to support company objectives and ensure compliance with company policy, contractual flow downs and local laws.
Prioritize purchasing activities based on schedule and lead time
Review engineering/costed BOMs to ensure the purchasing information is up to date
Manage suppliers and ensure schedule is on track
Supports make vs buy decision via cost analysis
Coordinate non-conformance with Quality and ask vendors for their root cause analysis.
Support outsourcing, supplier qualification and supplier selection
Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and long-term agreements.
Works with engineering and production for purchasing/productionizing prototype BOMs
Communicate with management as shorts, delays, or component obsolescence surface
Coordinate with accounting to ensure compliance with billing and taxation
Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned