CEMA SR. Procurement Analyst
About The Position
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of million, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services. Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations. Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. This role emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and 4 years experience or Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment
- Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
- FAR and DFAR regulations
- Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…)
- Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
- Project / Supplier Management
- Financial Acumen
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
- Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
- Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
- Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- U.S. Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
- Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
- Desire for continuous improvement
- 4+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
- Professional supply chain/program management certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
Responsibilities
- procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications
- Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions
- Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services
- develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives
- Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders
- Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues
- Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations
- Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
