About this role
This role manages procurement activities within assigned commodities, including purchasing execution, subcontract administration, and negotiation of complex terms. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive cost reduction and ensure on-time delivery and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing procedures within an assigned commodity for timely delivery
- Administer major systems and complex components subcontract administration
- Manage purchase orders, competitive pricing adherence, and inventory analysis
- Qualify new suppliers and negotiate long-term agreements
- Work with Engineering, Quality and Operations on cost reduction initiatives and contractual compliance
Technical Overview
The job focuses on procurement analytics and contract compliance, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), purchase order management, inventory analysis, and supplier qualification. It also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with IBP (Integrated Business Planning).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, and contract administration, with a strong track record of negotiating complex subcontracts. They are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and understand FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements while delivering cost reduction and on-time delivery outcomes.
Must-Have Skills
2+ years of experience in purchasingstrategic sourcingcommodity managementcontract administrationfinancial analysiscost analysisFAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (ExcelWordPowerPointetc.)Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on complex datanew supplier qualification and negotiation of long-term agreements
Nice-to-Have Skills
Six SigmaLean methodologiesexperience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
Tools & Platforms
Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint
Required Skills
purchasing procedurescommodity managementcontract administrationfinancial analysiscost analysiscommodity/raw materials pricingpurchase order managementcompetitive pricing adherenceinventory analysisnew supplier qualificationnegotiation of long-term agreementsFAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointSix SigmaLeanIBP (Integrated Business Planning)
Hard Skills
purchasing procedurescommodity managementpurchase order managementcompetitive pricing adherenceinventory analysisnew supplier qualificationsubcontract administrationcontract administrationstrategic sourcingnegotiate complex subcontractsdiscretionary latitude to negotiate financialcontractualtechnical termsconditionsand provisionslong-term agreementsfinancial analysiscost analysiscommodity/raw materials pricingFAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)Microsoft Office applicationsExcelWordPowerPointSix Sigma methodologiesLean methodologiesanalytical skills to interpret and act on complex dataIBP (Integrated Business Planning)supplier data furnishingcost reduction initiatives
Soft Skills
self-motivateddemonstrated initiative and follow-throughexcellent writing skillsexcellent presentation skillsexcellent communication skillscross-functional collaboration with EngineeringQuality and Operations
Keywords for Your Resume
Supply Chain Procurement ProfessionalSupply Chain Professionalpurchasingstrategic sourcingcommodity managementcontract administrationfinancial analysiscost analysiscommodity/raw materials pricingpurchase order managementcompetitive pricing adherenceinventory analysisnew supplier qualificationlong-term agreementssubcontract administrationFAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointSix SigmaLeanIBP (Integrated Business Planning)negotiatesadminister complex subcontractscost reduction initiativessupplier data
Deal Breakers
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or relevant fields, 2+ years of experience in purchasing/strategic sourcing/commodity management/contract administration, Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
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