Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Procurement officer
Job title
Principal Specialist, Procurement
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
The Principal Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing, executing, monitoring, and improving a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for assigned Indirect and Direct purchasing responsibilities.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
• Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
• Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
• Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies. Train as necessary.
• Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
• Ensure all invoicing is processed timely and accurately so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Ability to provide remote support to multiple suppliers and locations, domestic and international.
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Expected travel: minimal, up to 10%.
Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The work environment is office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the shop can occasionally require hearing protection.
Standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday with core office hours between 8am and 4pm daily. Hybrid work may be available at management discretion.
Experience within the Aerospace Industry a preferred but not required.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years prior experience in a Supply Chain role. Education requirements may be replaced year for year with additional relevant experience.
• Experience with purchasing principles and supplier negotiations.
• MRP systems knowledge and experience (SAP Experience preferred)
• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
• Experience managing order scheduling and supplier performance
• Experience managing projects and critical timelines to meet business objectives
• Experience conducting contract reviews
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficient computer skills: MRP and Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities
• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Principles and Six-Sigma
Annual salary
100,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Illinois
City (-ies)
4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
