Procurement Subcontract Specialist

About the Role

Purchase sophisticated, high-dollar and complex products requiring close administration to resolve technical problems and overcome long lead time or short supply.

Responsibilities

• Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources, including locating sources of supply for purchasing and obtaining information from individuals.
• Use computers and computer systems to enter, access, or retrieve data.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with others.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and persons outside the organization (e.g., customers, public, government, external sources) via telephone, written form, email, or in person.
• Communicate technical information.
• Write business correspondence.
• Perform the duties of a Senior Buyer, including:
• Participate in vendor surveys and vendor performance analysis.
• Perform cost analysis on vendor cost breakdowns to justify pricing.
• Determine and recommend cost reduction methods through negotiations with suppliers and/or substitution of material.
• Work closely with Contracts and Pricing during customer negotiations regarding material price justifications.
• Support lower classified personnel in the procurement of a wide range of commodities.
• Assign commodities for lower classified personnel.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field.
• A minimum of twelve years’ experience in Purchasing.
• Knowledgeable and capable of negotiations and elements of supplier proposals.

Pay

In compliance with state and local laws, the salary range for this role is $93,170 - $128,000. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts/HSAs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.

Programs and eligibility may vary based on hire date, classification, and schedule.