Sourcing Specialist (II) FAR/DFAR

Position Objective

Perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material in accordance with FAR and DFAR regulated purchasing, Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze multiple requirements and which satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction and/or assist in training other employees in the department.
• Primary point of contact for problem receipts; secondary point of contact for resolving supplier quality issues, and purchase order accounting issues.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules.
• Supports Supply Chain with maintaining appropriate inventory levels, to achieve Cash Flow requirements.
• Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• May negotiate only (no execution of) short- and long-term contracts, agreements and blanket purchase orders by delegation of authority.
• Make presentations to customers (internal/external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.
• Responsible for being the subject matter expert with regard to assigned commodities including analysis of market trends.
• Develop Commodity Management Strategic Plans.
• Develop and implement tactical plans, schedule and prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• When assigned, may assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department and training of developing buyers.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support the procurement process in four main areas; (1) data management, (2) data analytics, (3) sourcing and competition, (4) market analysis.

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
• FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing experience, and compliance.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with inventory management, purchase orders and procurement of materials.

• CPM or CFM preferred
• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma) required. - 2 - MA-RF-150 REV 04/18
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.