Procurement Specialist II

Responsibilities

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Own end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories including materials, components, equipment, and services
• Purchase materials and supplies to support company objectives and ensure compliance with company policy, contractual flow downs and local laws
• Prioritize purchasing activities based on schedule and lead time
• Review engineering/costed BOMs to ensure the purchasing information is up to date
• Manage suppliers and ensure schedule is on track
• Support make vs buy decision via cost analysis
• Coincide with quality and ask vendors for their root cause analysis
• Support outsourcing, supplier qualification and supplier selection
• Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and long-term agreements
• Work with engineering and production for purchasing/productionizing prototype BOMs
• Communicate with management as shorts, delays, or component obsolescence surface
• Coincide with accounting to ensure compliance with billing and taxation

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within aerospace, aviation, defense, or similar environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Finance or equivalent experience
• ISO9001/AS9100 experience preferred
• Understanding of procurement compliance in government contracting (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR)
• Knowledge of different commodities, materials and specs (mechanical, electrical, 3D-print, PCB’s, cable harnesses, connectors)
• Experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier assessment and cost reduction projects
• Experience managing supplier KPI’s
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities operation
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems
• Strong Excel proficiency required
• Ability to take initiative and think proactively
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Negotiation skills and supplier management skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Redwire Defense Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer