Sr Sourcing Specialist

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•Corona, CA

About The Position

Position requires a dynamic, self-driven team member with experience working in a manufacturing environment. The Sourcing Specialist will be an integral part of Supply Chain Team and will work closely with Supplier Quality, Buyers and Sourcing Specialists to execute a time-sensitive cost reduction strategy for purchased parts. Will support the development, enhancement, validation and sourcing for various purchased commodities to support our Sustaining Platforms and New Product Introduction. Will be responsible for developing and/or maintaining cost reduction and cost tracking activities. This person will have the opportunity to develop his/her unique skills and innovate as well as take on expanded roles to capitalize on his/her potential.

Requirements

Strong Project Management Skills
Technical understanding of machining/manufacturing, inspection, and various special processes used in Aerospace Industry
Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Blue print reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
Experience as a procurement agent
Excellent Leadership Skills
Strong Data Analytical skills (Good understanding of the ability to analyze suppliers cost drivers/performance drivers)
Strong Negotiation sills
Ability to multitask
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good problem solving and reasoning abilities
Self-motivated, requiring low levels of supervision
Good time-management and self-organization skills
Flexibility (to accommodate various international time zones)
Ability to achieve challenging goals under pressure

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Responsibilities

Identify, develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers
Manage transfers (supplier to supplier, outsourcing) and various project in collaboration with engineering and quality
Launch and manage procurement activity across transition suppliers
Process oriented to ensure sustained improvement
Monitor and continuously improve suppler performance against contractual standards (KPIs)
Ability to understand and deploy Long Term Agreements
Secure commitment from suppliers in terms of quality, cost and delivery
Implement and maintain Long Term Agreements and Purchasing Agreements with key suppliers
Lead various sourcing projects and transfers based on internal procedures and within assigned commodities
Estimates costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements pertaining to New Product Introductions for Costing purposes
Launch procurement activity, conduct follow-up to ensure that OTD/Quality Performance objectives are achieved
Implement cost reduction plans with suppliers by challenging existing portfolios
Responsible for supplier visits to better understand manufacturing processes and identify areas for efficiency improvement and cost reduction
Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing
Work with Design Engineering in their review of part cost drivers (features, tolerances)
Work at fast pace to review/validate cost models
Actively contribute to supplier qualification, selection, and on-going evaluation