Collaborates with other departments and leadership on requirements for equipment, materials, services, etc.
Develop and manage supplier relationships
Strategic sourcing and risk mitigation
Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids
Resolve issues, focus on on-time delivery, negotiate material costs with suppliers and contractors
Maintain and / or help implement purchasing systems. Support CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review), DCAA audits / reviews, and other compliance requirements.
Initiate requests for quotes (RFQ), places POs and select best suppliers based price, quality, and delivery requirements.
Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers
Evaluates excess inventory and obsolete parts
Supports material planning for the development and production programs
Administers Small Business / Individual Small Business Programs.
Prepares and processes purchase orders for goods and services
Track and maintain Change Orders.
Process non-conforming material requests (NCMR) and RMA requests with vendors in a timely manner.
Expedite orders in accordance with changes in schedule.
Maintain records in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
Assist with internal and external company audits and perform suppliers’ surveys and audits as appropriate.
Leadership Responsibilities
A leader that manages and is accountable for assigned goods and services
Establishes good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers
Skills
Must be a US Citizen
Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Knowledgeable with FAR / DFAR
Able to manage time effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, MRP / ERP system
Ability to pass drug test and general background check
Experience with Deltek Costpoint desired, but not required.
Experience
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, candidate must have;
An Associate’s degree plus 6 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
A major certification plus 8 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
10 years of recent specialized experience.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance