Procurement Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in buying across various electronics commodities
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
• Project / Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• 3+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Professional supply chain/program management certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
• Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications.
• Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
• Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services.
• Develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives.
• Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders.
• Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues.
• Follow and execute established and approved procurement policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
• Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
• Supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up.
• Negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies.
• Be an effective communicator internally and externally.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships.
• Advance knowledge of procurement compliance.
• Proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)