Senior Specialist, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to comprehend procurement and manufacturing needs.

• Identify and acquire machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies.

• Gather and analyze statistical data to evaluate purchasing viability and set pricing goals.

• Track price fluctuations and manufacturing methods.

• Liaise with suppliers and assess supplier operations to ascertain pricing elements.

• Establish the lowest cost while ensuring quality, reliability, and adherence to required timelines.

• Review bids, negotiate pricing, select or endorse suppliers, analyze market trends, follow up on orders, confirm delivery, authorize payments, and maintain records.

• Create bid packages.

• Represent the organization on specific projects and maintain regular internal and external communications.

• Draft proposal requests in alignment with contract specifications.

• Develop new supply sources based on quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing.

• Solicit and issue purchase orders in accordance with contract requirements.

• Engage in departmental and company-wide process enhancements and lean initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of related experience.

• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related fields within a manufacturing context.

• Familiarity with Supply Chain principles and concepts pertaining to defense contracting.

• Understanding of procurement processes for military-grade products.

• Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

• Experience in purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and/or complex electrical components and assemblies.

• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

• Must be a self-motivated individual.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.