Spirit Defense - Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
• Researches, evaluates, and sets expectations for prospective suppliers for new business
• Builds and maintains good relations with suppliers
• Handles and manages negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
• Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
• Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance
• Makes decisions on customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning
• Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions
• Able to communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/Company
• Integrated Product Team representation and support
• Change Management
• Tracking affordability/trade studies
• Performing BOE (Bases of estimate)/Estimating tasks
• Knowledge and support of P&L activities
• Able to be decisive in complex problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study preferred
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
• High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
• Security Clearance is preferred but is not required to start employment however candidate must meet the criteria to apply for one if necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Strong data analysis skills are a plus
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes is advantageous
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience