Senior Procurement Specialist

Helion • Everett, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, primarily our mechanical engineering and machining teams to source and procure custom mechanical parts and raw materials. This position offers the opportunity to lead key initiatives that strengthen our supply chain and vendor partnerships. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Manager of Sourcing and Procurement at our Everett, WA office.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or 6+ years of experience in supply chain function
• 3+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to source complex mechanical components and manage multi-tier supply chains
• Understanding of engineered part drawings and methods of manufacturing, especially subtractive machining (milling, turning, sheet metal cutting/forming)
• Experience in prototype development, new product introduction buying, and high-volume manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Source raw material (aluminum, stainless steel, copper, G10, HDPE, etc) in various form factors (bar, plate, sheet, tubing, etc), CNC cutting tools (mills, drills, reamers, inserts, etc), and workholding (vises, chucks, fixtures, clamps, etc) as needed to support operations.
• Support in-source/out-source decision making to procure custom mechanical parts in collaboration with engineering and machining teams.
• Drive BOM cost reductions and secure production capacity to meet production and prototype NPI schedule requirements.
• Identify new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to develop a diverse and robust supply chain.
• Lead bidding efforts.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage existing contracts with vendors including manufacturing service agreements, stocking programs, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
• Lead initiatives and projects cross-functionally.
• Create purchase orders, resolve invoice and receiving snags, and receive/ship orders in ERP/MES.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior