Sourcing Specialist (II) FAR/DFAR

tact for resolving supplier quality issues, and purchase order accounting issues.

• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.

• Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules.

• Supports Supply Chain with maintaining appropriate inventory levels, to achieve Cash Flow requirements.

• Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.

• May negotiate only (no execution of) short- and long-term contracts, agreements and blanket purchase orders by delegation of authority.

• Make presentations to customers (internal/external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.

• Responsible for being the subject matter expert with regard to assigned commodities including analysis of market trends.

• Develop Commodity Management Strategic Plans.

• Develop and implement tactical plans, schedule and prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.

• When assigned, may assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department and training of developing buyers.

• Perform other related duties as necessary to support the procurement process in four main areas; (1) data management, (2) data analytics, (3) sourcing and competition, (4) market analysis.

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience

• FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing experience, and compliance.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with inventory management, purchase orders and procurement of materials.

Required Qualifications

• CPM or CFM preferred

• Knowledge of supply sources and marketing conditions in various commodities.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma) required. - 2 - MA-RF-150 REV 04/18

• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Must possess a thorough technical understanding of the various commodities assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Travel Requirement

Nominal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands/finger, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs. Other Duties Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

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