Procurement Specialist

Embraer•Melbourne, FL

32d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to research, identify and execute purchasing activities within procurement for indirect goods and services. Under general supervision, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase assigned commodities in accordance with product and services specifications. In accordance with requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Operations/Supply Management or related
2-4 years of experience in Procurement
3+ years’ experience in preparation of RFQ/RFPs, negotiation, follow-up and control of commercial proposals.
SAP
Commercial proposals and follow-up techniques
Manage and measure work
Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
Knowledge of Procurement methodology
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
Professionalism and detailed oriented
Advanced experience in spreadsheet
Learn on the Fly, global perspective of business environment and technology
Ability to work individually or in team settings
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations
Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures
Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities
Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures
Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information
Satisfies work schedule requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace industry a plus
Experience in SAP & Quantum desirable
Experience with MS Project or similar technology
Language proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish desirable

Responsibilities

Support information-based decision-making activities including goal setting, performance management and analytics
Perform P2P purchasing activities
Provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal department
Conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and market research in order to develop business cases using TCO and NPV concepts to assist the business in delivering measurable cost savings
Identify and deploy process improvements
Effectively manage conflicts and transformations at all levels by developing and leveraging trusted business relationships
Develop and manage key peer relationships to support knowledge sharing and work optimization
Assist with maintenance of contracts data base and special terms documents
Develop and manage vendor relationships including commercial negotiations, managing on time deliveries and assisting in Quarterly Business Reviews and other assessments. Interface other areas/units within the company and/or with customers, discussing commercial and technical conditions involved
Assist in special projects, including large RFPs, process improvement projects and cross-departmental initiatives
Review market trends and benchmarking in order to identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing)
Enforce Procurement Policy and Guidelines across the U.S.
Assist in training new employees on general procurement processes