Position Summary:

We are looking for candidates who are bright, talented, motivated, and dedicated employees for a position that involves providing high quality support in the manufacturing of engineered products. This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will work at our manufacturing facility with a hybrid mix of both in-office and remote work. The main responsibility of this role is to perform various procurement activities for materials, services, and technologies required for manufacturing engineered products. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and application skills to identify, manage, and issue RFQs, purchase requests, and conduct regular price comparisons/analysis to ensure the best price for each material/service/technology for both indirect and direct purchases.

Day to day:

• Solicit quotes for materials and end-items based on business and engineering requirements
• Purchase all supplies and materials needed for manufacturing operations
• Submit purchase orders and forward invoices to the accounts payable department
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure competitive prices
• Help establish and maintain a purchasing budget for engineered product manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and manufacturing requirements
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and accomplish them simultaneously
• Communicate effectively and provide notes to support the purchasing process
• Respond to inquiries and issues from internal stakeholders to support manufacturing operations

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management for manufacturing engineered products
• Experience in sourcing hardware, software, and services for manufacturing operations
• Experience in sole source and competitive/non-competitive procurement preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Thorndale Partners, LLC

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