Strategic Sourcing Buyer - Remote Option

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC • Anaheim, CA

5d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer supports company initiatives by managing relationships with Verus’ partners. This position is responsible for executing overall Supply Chain strategy.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration or equivalent work-related experience.
• 3-5 Years experience in Supply Chain.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Negotiation experience.
• Understanding of Terms and Conditions.
• Ownership – Taking full responsibility for tasks and processes.
• Initiative – Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges independently.
• Communication – Clear and concise expression of ideas, thoughts, and obstacles.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and accurate in all work performed.
• Independence – Developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself and making good decisions with little supervision.
• Teamwork – Working with all job functions to support company and department goals.
• Critical Thinking – Thinking “outside the box” to solve problems, identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. 
• Coordination – Adjusting actions accordingly in relation to department and company needs.
• Process Improvement – Always be thinking of how a process can be improved.

Responsibilities

• Identify capable and reliable sources for all outsourced commodities and processes.
• Manage supplier Request for Proposals (RFPs), identifying potential sources and negotiating best possible commercial terms on behalf of the company.
• Negotiate and execute Long Term Agreements, Fixed Price Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc. to mitigate company exposure and risk.
• Supplier Management – Conduct supplier surveys and commercial audits to identify potential risks to Verus or our customers. Lead Supplier recovery efforts as needed, working with Supplier leadership directly to alleviate any commercial concerns.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervision or management.

What This Job Offers

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