Senior Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this role is to research, identify and execute large scale cost optimization opportunities capturing cost reduction of Embraer’s specific categories of expenditures for indirect goods and services. In addition, the role is to develop and manage contracts and relationships with vendors taking advantage of the opportunities resulted from new services and product offerings and/or market shifts. The role capitalizes on experience in order to assist Procurement Supervisor with procurement strategy, processes and execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute strategic sourcing initiatives using a multi-step sourcing process in order to prioritize indirect spend categories.
• Research market conditions and product and service offerings to identify saving opportunities to be executed in order to realize cost savings and avoidance
• Standardize and manage contractual agreements in order to minimize risks and TCO
• Develop critical vendor relationships in order to introduce new services or close gaps in performance.
• Effectively manage conflicts and transformations at all levels by developing and leveraging trusted business relationships
• Develop and manage key peer relationships to support knowledge sharing and work optimization
• Prepare various analyses and works with Company departments to assure good customer relations and compliance with Contract terms
• Responsible for complex and/or high volume commercial negotiations within assigned categories
• Responsible for maintenance of contracts data base and special terms documents
• Manage all aspects of category specific contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating term revisions with vendor and internal legal team, gaining signatures, filing, coordinating exchange and delivery of contract related materials with client, etc.
• Administrate the contractual obligations due
• Prepare and study analyses related to the contracts improvements for the existing terms and conditions. Keeps the records updated and all involved areas fully aware of its contracted obligations
• Assist in special projects, including process improvement projects and cross-departmental initiatives
• Manages contracted commodities across Embraer entities nationally and reviews market trends and benchmarking
• Enforce Procurement Policy and Guidelines across the U.S.
• Assist in training new employees on general and advanced procurement processes, continually train existing employees on advanced procurement and contracting processes

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Operations Management or related
• Professional accreditations for Project and Process Management preferred
• Industry experience and education preferred

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience in Procurement
• Preferably 4 years' experience in preparation, negotiations, follow-up and control of commercial proposals and contracts
• Preferably experience in the Aerospace industry

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigne