SCOPE

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support procurement activities of various commodities including machined, casting, fabricated components, etc.
2. Display a commitment to the on time delivery of quality products
3. Communicate concisely with all internal and external stakeholders as required
4. Perform vendor follow ups on open orders and all other correspondences
5. Have strong negotiations skills
6. Capable of working with vendors in various capacities, i.e. RFQs, negotiations, returns, credits, account reconciliation, delivery follow ups, and others as required
7. Support materials disposition (MRB) activities
8. Capable of understanding and interpreting mechanical drawings  
9. Interact with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, planning, production, program management, contracts and vendors as required
10. Be self-starter, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people and communication skills
11. Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment with on-time delivery as a priority
12. Ability to support new vendor identification, supplier visits and assessment for source selection
13. Have high personal and professional integrity

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's Degree in business or APICS certificate in supply chain is a plus 
2. Fluent English Read / Write
3. High level knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing is a plus
4. Minimum of 7 years of procurement experience preferably in defense or aerospace with direct materials and commodities is highly desired
5. Basic knowledge of computer software, specifically Microsoft products, i.e. MS Word and Excel skills
6. ERP System experience specially SAP is a plus.
7. Self-motivated to excel, act upon and achieve best possible results
8. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.