Sr Procurement Specialist

Summary –

The Senior Procurement Specialist at Universal Avionics is responsible for development and maintenance of global strategic alliances and partnerships with UA’s Supply Chain organization, and with supporting the Director of Supply Chain in streamlining the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure the Supply Chain organization meets Key Performance Indicators (KPI).  Supporting responsibilities include performing negotiations, price analysis, execution of purchase orders, and establishing strong lines of communications with key strategic vendors, while ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies, and policies to support key customer requirements with a focus on OEM customers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies
• Formalizes procurement requirements with OEM customers and leads the supplier negotiation process.
• Ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible to procure and manage commodities for key strategic programs. This includes purchase order issuance and maintenance, administration of engineering changes, costing and cost project administration and purchased material cost analysis
• Exercise a senior working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Create PO package with all required documentation; i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, as well as overall material cost control
• Provide training, guidance and coaching of Buyers and Planners in non-supervisory role
• Assist with Sales requests including determination of material costs for a proposed project and analysis of product End of Life
• Control and manage the inventory integrity of purchased items in the MRP data base associated with the commodities
• Support development and execution of annual Supply Chain goals and objectives to support company strategic business goals and objectives, and manage selected projects as assigned.

Competency – To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of supply chain processes related to inventory growth/or and reduction efforts.
• Knowledge of franchise distributors.
• Understanding of different methods to purchase inventory such as long term agreements, blanket purchase agreements, Kanban, dock-to-stock, in-plant supplier store, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Problem Solving - Identify and resolves problems in a timely manner; work well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Respond to requests for service and assistance from internal and external customers.
• Communications - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values and follow Company policies and procedures.
• Adaptability - Manage competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• 6  years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.
• Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration.
• Strong technical literacy.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs as well as MRP/ERP systems experience focused on supplier management processes, POs and deliveries.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions; and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The work environment is fast-paced and prone to interruption and change in priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, fingers, and arms to handle, feel, reach and carry; talk, hear stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.