Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this role is to support the procurement and cost optimization opportunities, executing and capturing cost reduction on Embraer's expenditures for indirect goods and services.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Support information-based decision making activities including goal setting, performance management and analytics.Provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal department.Conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and market research intelligence in order to develop business cases using TCO and NPV concepts to assist the business in delivering measurable cost savings.Identify and deploy process improvements.Effectively manage conflicts and transformations at all levels by developing and leveraging trusted business relationshipsDevelop and manage key peer relationships to support knowledge sharing and work optimization.Assist with maintenance of contracts data base and special terms documents.Develop and manage vendor relationships including commercial negotiations, managing on time deliveries and assisting in Quarterly Business Reviews and other assessments. Interface other areas/units within the company and/or with customers, discussing commercial and technical conditions involved.Assist in special projects, including large RFPs, process improvement projects and cross-departmental initiatives.Review market trends and benchmarking in order to identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing)Enforce Procurement Policy and Guidelines across the U.S.Assist in training new employees on general procurement processes.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

Degree in Finance, Operations/Supply Management or related.
Experience:
1-3 years of experience in Procurement (Purchasing Material and Services)Preferably 1+ years' experience in preparation of RFQ/RFPs, negotiation, follow-up and control of commercial proposals related to Material and Services for Marketing Experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Commercial proposals and follow-up techniquesManage and measure work.Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skillsKnowledge of Procurement methodologyMS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Strong communication skills and interpersonal skillsProfessionalism and detailed orientedExperience in SAP & Quantum desirableAdvanced experience in spreadsheet Experience with MS Project or similar technologyLanguage proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish desirableLearn on the Fly, global perspective of business environment and technology.Ability to work individually or in team settings.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and proceduresIncorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities. Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information. Satisfies work schedule requirements.The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

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