Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate specifications for subcontracting, including work statements and terms for procuring services, specialized materials, and/or equipment.

• Create bid packages and facilitate bidders conferences.

• Evaluate and analyze incoming proposals.

• Conduct price and cost analysis while negotiating subcontract terms.

• Choose or suggest subcontractors, issue awards, and manage the resulting subcontracts.

• Ensure the provision of necessary documentation for accurate receipt recording.

• Negotiate and coordinate changes, additions, or deletions to subcontracts.

• Oversee subcontract funding, invoice processing, and program evaluations in collaboration with functional areas.

• Work in conjunction with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders.

• Assess and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and their capacity to meet delivery schedules in partnership with the quality organization.

• Identify strategies and opportunities to lower costs, enhance efficiency, and manage risks through focused negotiations.

• Oversee subcontract performance and ensure adherence to public law, company policies, and import/export regulations.

• Employ Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to promote quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement.

• Manage and cultivate strategic and key supplier relationships.

• Review and authorize supplier payments.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; OR 2+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1+ year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.

• Experience in supply chain management or related areas, including business and financial planning, contract administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office for creating spreadsheets, documents, and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and/or complete them concurrently.

• Capability to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for positions requiring government clearance.

• Preferred: Experience in government or aerospace procurement/buying.

• Preferred: Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Preferred: Understanding of CPSR and government audits.

• Preferred: Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under U.S. Government prime contracts, including spare parts procurement and logistics.

• Preferred: Experience with Import/Export (ITAR) regulations.

• Preferred: Proficiency in SAP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and/or personal matters.

• Potential for overtime.

• Shift differential.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Equal employment opportunity.