Strategic Supply Chain Specialist/Procurement

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Job Summary

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Successfully negotiates pricing with suppliers to ensure competitiveness is achieved;
• Determines areas where cost savings may be achieved while enhancing operating efficiencies.
• Supports the Estimating team as required.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to prioritize workload to support internal/external customer requirements, utilizes resources to accomplish tasks efficiently and to support production schedules in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and applicable government regulations including legal contracting principals.
• Strong sourcing, negotiating, organizational, verbal & written communication skills to include decision-making, change management, conflict management, and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and SAP/ERP Systems.
• Experience in government contracting, munitions' industry and manufacturing environments.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking (Regular)
• Hearing (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body (Regular)
• Talking (Regular)
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions (Regular)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site (Regular)

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.