Strategic Supply Chain Specialist 2, DZMG

About the role

The Strategic Supply Chain Specialist 2 is responsible for all sourcing and cradle-to-grave subcontract administration under FAR & DFAR guidelines in support of U.S. Government prime contracts. This role maintains supplier and subcontractor relationships. Responsible for the creation of funding documents and procurement of all required goods, services and equipment for the Munitions organization. This position participates in formulating strategies to reduce the total cost of goods and/or services acquired to ensure competitive pricing while meeting all quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with business partners to ensure qualified suppliers are selected for RFP & RFQ processes.
• Develops the sourcing strategies in conjunction with the business unit to support production deadlines.
• Facilitates supplier meetings and visits client facilities as required.
• 30% Manages full Sourcing lifecycle from preparation of the Recommended Bidder's List (RBL), issues RFQs (Request for Quote), receives and evaluates bids, prepares Competitive Bid Evaluation (CBE), conducts supplier negotiations, issues Purchase Orders/Subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements, administrates change orders and Purchase Order/Subcontract closeout, assists in the resolution of supplier invoice disputes, and manages delivery compliance.
• 25% Demonstrates timely communication of potential issues with Business Unit Management/partners and Supply Chain Management to ensure and/or mitigate impact to scheduled dates/deliverables.
• 20% Manages supplier relationships to include the development, engagement, problem resolution and communications for the business unit; Manages and engages suppliers for auditing purposes to ensure specification and quality requirements are met; Identifies and develops relationships with diverse suppliers who align with business unit strategies.
• 10% Successfully negotiates pricing with suppliers to ensure competitiveness is achieved; Identifies areas of risk and develops and implements mitigation plans; Determines areas where cost savings may be achieved while enhancing operating efficiencies.
• 10% Supports the Estimating team as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload to support internal/external customer