Job DescriptionThe Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.
What You'll Do:- Procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services for complex aircraft electronics based on program-specific requirements and specifications.
- Develop subcontracts in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and terms and conditions.
- Serve as the focal point for bid reviews, evaluating technical and cost proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, and selecting subcontractors based on best overall value.
- Consult with company staff to ensure subcontract awards align with legal, technical, financial, and managerial interests.
- Ensure accurate and timely receipt of subcontractor-submitted documents, including invoices and resolving invoice issues.
- Negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts and support invoicing resolution
- Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, technical, and delivery aspects, while building effective relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers.
- Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the associated team/technical leads; lead contract negotiations.
- Develop subcontract management plans in conjunction with Category Management teams; determine contractual methodologies for supplier performance that align to the negotiated contractual baseline, such as delivery incentives, fee plans, and required supplier status meetings, programmatic reviews, etc.
- Follow established procurement policies and procedures to ensure best value for the program.
- Communicate subcontract performance internally and externally, prepare and present subcontractor briefings, and adopt best practices to support key business initiatives.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A passion for procurement and subcontract management.
- Skills in negotiating and communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Experience working with complex aircraft electronics and program-specific requirements.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
