Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines

• Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments.
• Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
• Develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or other information.
• Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements.
• Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
• May oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices.
• Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.  

 

General Profile
•Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
•Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
•Solves complex problems
•Works independently, receives minimal guidance
•May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
•Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Functional Leadership
•Not Applicable

Required Education: Associate degree

Equivalent Combination of relevant education and or experience

 

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business, Supply Chain or related degree

5 to 7 years of experience

 

Ability to work as part of a team. Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient with use of Microsoft Office

 

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the following responsibilities:
• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases for Major Subcontracts
• Work cross functionally with program management, engineering, and procurement teams to develop a Supplier Statement of Work (SOW)
• Monitor the performance of the assigned subcontractors
• Conduct subcontract technical reviews
• Communicate effectively to keep internal and external parties informed

 

Travel up to 25% may be required.

74,550.00 to 138,450.00

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.