What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Procurement Specialist position at Air Comm Corporation?
Hours: 40 hrs per week, overtime on an infrequent basis, typical hours
8:00am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break
Summary: The Procurement Specialist will form an integral part of the
Purchasing team continuously improving the buying process while collaborating
with internal and external stakeholders. Will work in our Thornton, CO
facility and will support both the CO and OK facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be
Assigned
Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to
MRP requirements.
Develop sourcing strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data,
supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requires to
ensure supply base optimization and improvement to cost, quality and service.
Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates
outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them
immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions.
Strong negotiations skills are essential in this role. The ability to
negotiate complex global contracts is a must for this role.
Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials
and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Identifies consistent quality
problems and requests corrective actions.
Enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and
creative, effective solutions.
Design and implement strategies to rationalize the supply base and
maximize the value of spend.
Partner with Quality to drive continuous improvement.
Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve
variances.
Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs.
Communicates changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL
activities
Consistent follow-up on supplier commitments regarding late, return,
and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving
and invoice discrepancies.
In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier
strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain)
Manages special projects and performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of MRP systems.
Prior experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier
relationships.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience and training.
Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred but not required.
Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Focused on results - willingness to do what it takes to get the job
done right.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or preferred equivalent training.
"This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as a
protected veteran or individual with a disability, and require that covered
prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and
advance in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans. EO 13496:
The requirements at 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are also hereby
incorporated by reference."
8:00am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break
Summary: The Procurement Specialist will form an integral part of the
Purchasing team continuously improving the buying process while collaborating
with internal and external stakeholders. Will work in our Thornton, CO
facility and will support both the CO and OK facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be
Assigned
Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to
MRP requirements.
Develop sourcing strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data,
supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requires to
ensure supply base optimization and improvement to cost, quality and service.
Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates
outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them
immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions.
Strong negotiations skills are essential in this role. The ability to
negotiate complex global contracts is a must for this role.
Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials
and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Identifies consistent quality
problems and requests corrective actions.
Enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and
creative, effective solutions.
Design and implement strategies to rationalize the supply base and
maximize the value of spend.
Partner with Quality to drive continuous improvement.
Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve
variances.
Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs.
Communicates changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL
activities
Consistent follow-up on supplier commitments regarding late, return,
and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving
and invoice discrepancies.
In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier
strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain)
Manages special projects and performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of MRP systems.
Prior experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier
relationships.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience and training.
Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred but not required.
Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Focused on results - willingness to do what it takes to get the job
done right.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or preferred equivalent training.
"This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as a
protected veteran or individual with a disability, and require that covered
prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and
advance in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans. EO 13496:
The requirements at 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are also hereby
incorporated by reference."
