Sourcing Specialist (6-month)

About the role

Elevate Aircraft Seating enhances the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. Based in California, Washington, and Germany, we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and current supplier database (AVL/ASL), following strict process requirements.
• Maintain and update supplier files and documents in order to keep AVL/ASL current.
• Support or conduct pre-screening activities to qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services; based on risk mitigation, cost out opportunities, etc.
• Conduct market analyses that contribute to an optimal selection of strategic suppliers, in accordance with commodity strategies.
• Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Develop, issue and manage Request for Quotes (RFQ) for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
• Analyze and compare RFQ data for various award factors like cost, quality, proven performance, etc.
• Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
• Prepare status reports and create supplier Key Performance Indicators.
• Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing based on data analysis.
• Monitor supplier capability and capacity in order to distribute workload amongst suppliers appropriately.
• Support internal quarterly vendor reviews to ensure supplier challenges are addressed including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence.
• Provide support to site buyers / procurement specialists, as needed.
• Maintain long-lasting relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze and improve existing procurement systems, vendor agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems.
• Track contract renewals, extensions, and modifications.
• Arrange supplier meetings with appropriate personnel for negotiations, capacity and capabilities reviews, monitoring and surveillance assessments, etc.
• Cope with Supplier Quality and Quality Assurance to ensure that all suppliers are in good standing on the approved supplier list.
• Cooperate with people of different levels inside and outside the company, interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives on a very high level.
• Recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency.
• Work to achieve the highest delivered quality at the lowest possible cost in support of company targets.
• Take actions and decisions to generate ideas, products, processes in promised timely manner; involved in designs and work requiring creative imagination on a high level.
• Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environment.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Experience 3-5+ years of direct experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Benefits

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Pay

$90,000 - $115,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, On-site Position in Huntington Beach, CA