Sourcing Specialist, Test Hardware and Equipment

Responsibilities

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing, delivery schedule, and cost management strategies that support Test equipment availability and commissioning timelines
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department for payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
• Maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services
• Monitor MRP demand signals and execute orders that align to critical part need dates
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning and coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and providing project updates
• Oversee advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial impacts of decisions and supplier performance
• Perform business process analysis, and develop models to improve cost
• Conduct research; perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis
• Cookordination with planning department to identify opportunities to move materials from one-off orders to planned delivery schedules

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations management
• Material cost control

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity or experience in procurement, sourcing, material planning for raw materials and equipment
• Experience working with material planners to identify and resolve schedule risks related to material availability
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Able to communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to travel - up to 20% work week travel may be required
• This position is based in McGregor, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.