Purchasing Specialist
3 days ago
KDA Inc. in Johnstown, PA is seeking to fill the position of Purchasing Specialist. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for carrying out various duties to ensure a sufficient quantity of direct, complex, critical materials are available on-time for the manufacturing process; and to develop supply chains and assist in contract negotiation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning system to identify Production material requirements; Interface with Production Manager and Planning Manager to identify material issues; and place Purchase Orders and expedite Production materials as well as Repair & Overhaul materials.
- Process requisitions for all indirect materials, including shop supplies, tooling, equipment, office supplies, work clothes, etc.
- Work with Return to Vendor Coordinator to process Material Non-conformances and Rejections, Coordinate return, and facilitate resolution to issues associated with defective or damaged materials.
- Assist with follow-up of Supplier Corrective Action Requests and Engineering Change Requests
- Make periodic visits to suppliers' facilities to become familiar with equipment, personnel and capabilities, and assist them when problems arise; and identify and develop productivity and cost improvement strategies for suppliers.
- Administer routine Supplier Evaluations based on established metrics.
- Identify and assist in staff training and development initiatives.
- Assist in identifying & implementing business improvement initiatives related to the Procurement function at Kongsberg Protech Systems USA (KPS USA).
- Assist in negotiations with the suppliers in accordance with Company and Government regulations.
- Apply Department of Defense (DOD)/US Government, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) regulations to meet contract expectations for consistency, accuracy and compliance in purchase order documentation.
- Participate in new supplier development initiatives.
- Support KPS USA’s Small Business contracting requirements.
- Prepare & send Requests for Quotation in collaboration with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace’s Procurement Department.
- Review engineering drawings and specifications with new and prospective vendors.
- Participate in Evaluation of quotation packages and Suppliers, including risk assessment, capacity analysis and quality controls through various methods, including on-site audits.
- Participate in negotiation of commercial terms and price for Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Procurement.
- Participate in technical terms negotiations with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Engineering.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience directly related to purchasing, contracts or supply chain required-OR - bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus two years of experience directly related to purchasing, contracts or supply chain required. Experience with federal government contracting preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Travel; both international and domestic is required for this role.
Kongsberg Protech Systems USA is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Protech Systems USA performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.
In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance and paid time off (PTO).
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- 980 schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johnstown, PA 15904: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent
Experience:
- Purchasing: 5 years
Willingness to travel:
- 20%
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