Strategic Sourcing Specialist - 1st Shift

Position Summary: 

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the submarine industrial base by managing material sourcing, outside process quotes, and internal machining estimates for Navy and Electric Boat (EB) requests for quotes (RFQs). This position serves as a key liaison between the company and its supply base, ensuring compliance with stringent defense and submarine manufacturing requirements.

This role requires strong knowledge of Navy and Electric Boat purchasing regulations, the ability to obtain competitive quotes for materials and processes, both internally and externally, including obtaining estimated machine time for in-house manufacturing. The specialist will compile all relevant cost data to generate accurate and timely responses to RFQs.

Key challenges include:

• Navigating complex Electric Boat and Navy procurement regulations with extensive compliance and documentation requirements.
• Balancing cost competitiveness with stringent supplier qualification requirements in a niche, high-security supply chain.
• Managing multiple RFQs with varying technical complexity while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Supplier & Process Sourcing
  • Identify and maintain relationships with suppliers for raw materials, outside processes, and other required services.
  • Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers, ensuring compliance with Electric Boat and Navy purchasing standards.
  • Work with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and adherence to lead times.
• Internal Coordination & Cost Estimation
  • Work with internal manufacturing teams to determine machine time estimates and capacity availability.
  • Review manufacturing prints and specification documents to determine material, outside process, and component requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to assess manufacturability and identify potential cost drivers.
• RFQ Compilation & Submission
  • Consolidate material, machining, and outside process costs into a comprehensive quote package.
  • Ensure all RFQs align with Navy and Electric Boat purchasing requirements and contractual obligations.
  • Provide accurate and competitive pricing strategies while ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Electric Boat and Navy purchasing policies, including Level 1 and DSS-SOC material procurement.
  • Ensure all vendor and internal estimates comply with regulatory and quality control requirements.
  • Track and manage procurement performance, maintaining detailed records for auditing purposes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, estimating, or a related role within the defense or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of Navy and Electric Boat purchasing requirements, including documentation-heavy procurement (Level 1, DSS-SOC).
• Experience working with subcontractors, machine shops, and material vendors.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machining, and material properties used in submarine construction.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience sourcing and procuring materials for the submarine industrial base.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and supplier portals (ORACLE, SPARS, etc.) used in defense manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Proterial Cable America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.