Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Ontic • Creedmoor, NC

2d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Strategic Sourcing Specialist II Ontic is a leading global aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Metro Merlin, Twin Commander, and Firstmark. With over 1,500 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II to join them. You will report to the Procurement Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina.

Requirements

• Associates degree and a minimum 5 years’ experience in highly regulated industry or Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in highly regulated industry
• Demonstrate familiarity with FAR/DFAR and ITAR
• Demonstrate understanding of supply chain, manufacturing practices, operations/planning/logistics, quality and contracts
• Demonstrate ability to drive product implementation and strategy
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and urgency
• Experience in buying and sourcing direct and/or indirect material
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and co-workers in a pressured environment
• Proficient with computers and automated process and systems
• Self Starter and team player
• Must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM, CPIM or CSCP training and/or certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier rationalization.
• Provide sourcing and operational oversight to drive price, quality, supply / delivery improvements of products for the site.
• Interface and correspond with suppliers, executing sourcing/evaluation strategies, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Working with Buyers, identify savings opportunities, develop implementation plan, and ensure capture.
• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities.
• Visit suppliers, perform business reviews, assess and adjust fit.
• Manage supplier on-boarding process.
• Work with PMO to support on-boarding suppliers associated with new product lines.
• Drive price, quality, supply / delivery improvements of products at the site.
• Drive supplier performance and ensure accurate reporting of sourcing KPIs for the site.
• Provide monthly status updates on projects including associated financials.
• Provide sourcing and operational oversight.
• Identify savings opportunities and initiate process improvements.
• Lead the effort to operationalize a comprehensive process for sourcing, specification changes, manufacturing process changes, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Interface and correspond with suppliers, developing sourcing/evaluation strategies.
• Visit and assess suppliers both domestic and international.
• Ability to navigate new cultures with integrity and respect in support of building relationships.
• Ensure accurate reporting of sourcing key performance measures for the site (best cost, OTD performance, quality, design conformity, small business / minority owned, etc.).
• Provides monthly status updates on completed, in process and scheduled activities with associated financials.
• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities.
• Develop a pipeline of projects that drive operational efficiency and cost savings for implementation.
• Execute and report progress on priority projects identified by management.
• Ensure engagement and management of sourcing changes with cross functional teams by understanding their business needs and how it can be fulfilled from the marketplace, as well as, providing accountability for their alignment.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality and Operations key stakeholders to develop a robust performance and relationship management program by facilitating supplier interactions with cost / quality improvements.
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are informed of decisions, action plan and timing.
• Execute critical site-specific supplier agreements.
• Responsible for spotting market trends and innovative technologies to educate key stakeholders on industry leading practices, R&D suppliers, procurement solutions, and predictive pricing models.
• Drive the decision-making process & action planning for each activity driving efficiencies and cost reduction / savings opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements (9/80 work schedule, every other Friday off)
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree