Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for purchasing research related goods and services, facilitating company cutting-edge technology development with suppliers, in support of future company aerospace products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts, manages and maintains synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company.
• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
• Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions.
• Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities.
• Initiates and facilitates supply chain enhancements to reduce latency for improved business outcomes.
• Plans and manages Procurement Department modernization and digitalization initiatives.
• Leads the design and implementation of improved procurement practices that positively impact departmental and inter-departmental workflow and
• Identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies.
• Serves as a member of the company Material Review Board.

Requirements:

• 6+ Years of relative work experience or relevant military experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or other related field, or relevant work or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions.
• 5+ years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes.
• 5+ years of experience using professional written and verbal communication skills to achieve deliverables.
• Preferred experience using Deltek Costpoint Materials Module.
• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships, strategic partnerships and supplier performance.
• 5+ years of experience creating & leading Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Knowledge of contract structure, terms and conditions, negotiation and contracting processes.
• Experience in Government Sub-Contracts.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience leading teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience building positive working relationships.

Company Overview:

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.