Job DescriptionJoin our team as a Procurement Analyst, a pivotal role responsible for leading strategic sourcing and supplier development. You will leverage your technical expertise to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, creating and implementing a streamlined process for tracking, prioritizing, and resolving supply chain constraints. Experience thriving in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with cross-functional stakeholders will be key to success.
I. Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through proactive engagement, rigorous data analysis, implementation of supplier scorecards, and targeted corrective action plans.
- Negotiate complex contracts securing favorable terms, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory (FAR/DFARS, AS9100, DCAA), and contractual obligations.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks developing and implementing robust contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize disruptions.
- Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers resolving issues, proactively expediting deliveries, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
- Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement leading projects and initiatives across the supply base to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Leverage deep industry knowledge and emerging best practices to drive strategic procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
- Leverage AI and AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance visibility, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making, while ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and applied consistent with company policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.
- Apply technical acumen to address supplier challenges partnering with Engineering and Quality to resolve obsolescence issues, improve part reliability, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Utilize advanced data analytics techniques (SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) to identify cost optimization opportunities, predict potential disruptions, and develop data-driven solutions.
- Maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals streamlining communication, tracking performance, and ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership, leveraging technical excellence, and driving innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges.
II. Communication & Collaboration
- Provide strategic leadership and mentorship fostering a collaborative environment and driving alignment with organizational objectives across cross-functional teams.
- Exhibit strong influence and stakeholder management skills driving consensus and achieving desired results at all organizational levels.
- Communicate effectively with management providing clear and concise updates on project status, risks, mitigation actions, and key performance indicators.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Curiosity and desire for continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Technical Background Preferred (Ability to read drawings)
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Eligible to obtain a secret clearance (if and when needed)
