Procurement Specialist Indirect

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years Procurement, supply chain or related experience. Master's degree may offset two (2) years of the experience requirement.

Position Purpose:

Develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase sophisticated commodities, subsystems, major components and/or assemblies, major service and support subsystems, and major components of these subsystems, as appropriate in accordance with company policies and procedures. Supports cross-functional teams to meet program and operational goals.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current at supplier .
2. Solicits proposals, conducts bid evaluations, evaluates costs, negotiates optimum delivery schedules and ensures the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions, and where appropriate, establishes long term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreement .
3. Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements .
4. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities .
5. Supports the cognizant Cost Analysts efforts to prepare the Pre-Negotiation Plan (PNP), where applicable .
6. Prepares the Negotiation Plan using the PNP and his/her experience in dealing with the supplier, where appropriate .
7. Conducts negotiations with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that is within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan .
8. Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations .
9. Responsible for calendar and format for program reviews. Monitors supplier performance and prepares reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable .
10. Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action .
11. Coordinates administration of and response to all contract related documentation to include the requirement to review, coordinate, negotiate and implement changes to the contract .
12. Supports the make-or-buy review and decision process .
13. Maintains close liaison with departments being supported .
14. Ensure procurement activities comply with AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace regulations .
15. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Procurement Specialist I and II, based on direction from manager or supervisor .
16. Participates on cross-site commodity teams as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.