Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
• Prepare bid packages and conduct bidders conferences
• Analyze and evaluate proposals
• Perform price/cost analysis and negotiate subcontract provisions
• Select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided for proper receipt recording
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
• Coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing, and program reviews with program functional areas
• Coordinate and collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through negotiations
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with public law, company policies, business procedures, and import/export regulations
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
• Review and approve supplier payments

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1+ year of relevant experience with a Master's
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Prior Government or Aerospace procurement/buying experience preferred
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR preferred
• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits preferred
• Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Government prime contracts, including spares procurement and movement, preferred
• Import/Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits:

• Overtime eligibility, depending on position
• Shift differential, depending on position
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business