Sourcing Specialist (6-month)

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for negotiating with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of their commodity industry, under the direction of a Commodity Managers and Sourcing Council.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required
3-5+ years of direct experience
Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements
Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required
Will be asked to travel globally to source and secure supply chain suppliers
Often asked to travel on short notice
Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback on a very high level
Will be assigned Commodity Buyers, Supplier Development and possibly Supplier Quality oversight responsibilities
Develops and provides solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives
Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control on a very high level

Responsibilities

Maintain a complete and current supplier database (AVL/ASL), following strict process requirements.
Maintain and update supplier files and documents in order to keep AVL/ASL current.
Support or conduct pre-screening activities to qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services; based on risk mitigation, cost out opportunities, etc.
Conduct market analyses that contribute to an optimal selection of strategic suppliers, in accordance with commodity strategies.
Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Develop, issue and manage Request for Quote (RFQ) for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
Analyze and compare RFQ data for various award factors like cost, quality, proven performance, etc.
Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
Prepare status reports and creates supplier Key Performance Indicators
Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing based on data analysis.
Monitor supplier capability and capacity in order to distribute workload amongst suppliers appropriately.
Support internal quarterly vendor reviews to ensure supplier challenges are addressed including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence.
Provide support to site buyers / procurement specialists, as needed.
Maintain long-lasting relationships with suppliers.
Analyze and improve existing procurement systems, vendor agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems.
Track contract renewals, extensions, and modifications.
Arrange supplier meetings with appropriate personnel for negotiations, capacity and capabilities reviews, monitoring and surveillance assessments, etc.
Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Quality Assurance to ensure that all suppliers are in good standing on the approved supplier list.
Cooperate with people of different levels inside and outside the company, interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives on a very high level.
Recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency.
Work to achieve the highest delivered quality at the lowest possible cost in support of company targets.
Take actions and decisions to generate ideas, products, processes in promised timely manner; involved in designs and work requiring creative imagination on a high level.
Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environment.
Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.