Job Description

About This Position

The Procurement specialist with moderate supervision is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activity of the company based on production orders. The procurement specialist is responsible for working with supply chain management to communicate shortages, delays, and component obsolescence. The Procurement Specialist utilizes cost comparison tools, communicates and negotiates with vendors, and improves the overall purchasing process.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and supplies to meet company objectives
• Prioritize purchasing based on lead time, prioritize expedited assembly/build to meet schedule
• Review engineering/costed BOMs to ensure the purchasing information is up to date
• Purchase shop supplies needed per department on a weekly basis
• Manage suppliers and ensure schedule is on track
• Supports make vs buy decision via cost analyzes
• Coordinate non-conformance with Quality and ask vendors for root cause analyzes.
• Support outsourcing, supplier qualification and supplier selection
• Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and long term agreements.
• Works with engineering and production for purchasing/productionizing prototype BOMs
• Communicate with management as shorts, delays, or component obsolescence surface
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure compliance for billing and taxation

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Finance.
• 4+ years purchasing/procurement experience in a related industry of Military and Aircraft
• AS9100 experience required and previous aerospace experience required.
• Knowledge required of different commodities and materials and specs (mechanical, electrical, 3D-print, PCBs, cable harnesses, connectors)
• Experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier assessment and cost reduction projects
• Experience managing supplier KPIs
• 2+ years utilizing MS office, ERP system, QuickBooks
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities operation
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems and Quickbooks
• Strong Excel proficiency required
• Ability to take initiative and think proactively
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate with effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven organization, follow-through and time management skills
• Negotiation skills and supplier management skills.

Edge Autonomy Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• 10 Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

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