What You Will Do
Execute buyer standard work to manage a group of suppliers, using appropriate systems and tools to place demand, confirm commits and ensuring on time delivery
Process and maintain RFQs, purchase orders and portal activities for suppliers
Analyze and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Manage the supplier relationship and improvement activities, looking for trends and managing supplier risks, using procurement tools
Review critical shortages with stakeholders and work with suppliers to improve deliveries, follow up on actions to effectively close gaps
Work with suppliers to create a Line of Balance (LOB) and WIP Tracker to indicate part recovery status as needed
Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue deliveries
Drive delivery improvement plans such as overdue reduction, and buffer compliance
Work with BU to Eliminate risks and roadblocks such as outstanding SRIs, CADs, and FAIs that prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets, and elevate as needed
Take initiative in leading alternate solutions to resolve operational challenges
Work cross-functionally on projects in support of procurement.
Utilize project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Advanced English proficiency with the ability to communicate fluently and professionally in both spoken and written English.
Qualifications We Prefer
Aerospace electronics procurement experience
A general understanding of Aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
Experience developing supplier relationships
Knowledge of supply chain management in the Aerospace organization
Knowledge of export regulations and policies to ensure 100% export compliance
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
Experience with data management
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Experience with SAP
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