What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement/Operations Specialist position at BK Technologies?
Position Summary:
The position manages an expenditure base for materials and/or services to support the company's purchasing programs. They are responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with business requirements or as appropriately concluded with a requisitioner. Will assist with warehouse/logistics and operations to help organization achieve revenue and profit objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
2. Secure and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
3. Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities; advises company activities with concurrence of a supervisor.
4. Coordinates with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from supervisor for assigned responsibilities.
5. Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with business requirements or as arranged with requisitioners.
6. Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
7. Works directly with operations on the building of products, assisting in improvements and material shortages to ensure production goals are met.
8. Assist withs warehouse and logistics to ensure a smooth transition of products to warehouse. Work to resolve issues impacting on time delivery.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong Excel, Access, MS Word, Power Point, ERP, skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidentiality and Time Management
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education/Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics or engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or associate's degree in business administration, economics or engineering and 5-7 years of experience.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
• Work typically takes place in a normal office environment requiring sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Operate a PC and other office equipment
• Travel between floors and office buildings may be required
• Limited overnight travel for supplier support as needed.
BK Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status.
The Equal Opportunity Clause of 41 CFR and the affirmative action clauses of 41 CFR are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ a) and a).