Supplier Management Engineer (REQ 328)

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and issuance of RFQs to vendors
• Evaluate vendor quotes for cost, lead time, and technical compliance
• Generate Purchase Requisitions– may require surge support during high-demand periods
• Serve as primary POC for vendors once Purchase Orders are placed throughout procurement lifecycle, providing input to program management and manufacturing and soliciting input from engineering as needed
• Support vendor-related quality activities, including documentation and issue resolution
• Track vendor performance, delivery timelines – proactively follow up to prevent delays and resolve supply issues
• Track and validate invoices for accuracy and alignment with POs – clearly communicate cost, funding status, invoice updates to PM
• Support development and optimization of the supplier base, including identifying alternate or competitive sources
• Work with PM to communicate procurement status, risks, cost updates and with Tech Lead and line management to ensure materials meet technical requirements
• Balance competing priorities across multiple programs/contracts and align procurement actions accordingly

Required Skills and Attributes

• Minimum AS in Engineering Technology or Business
• 2+ years job-related experience
• Ability to focus on supply chain and vendor contracts for low volume long lead materials
• Strong written and verbal communication, including documentation habits
• Ability to understand BOMs, configuration management, and revision control
• Ability to work under supervision on administrative tasks while maintaining records for multiple purchases and vendors across multiple contracts
• Proactively organize details and flow status updates
• Strong time management and multitasking ability
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• BS in Engineering Technology Management or Business-Related Field & 4+ years job-related experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) and specifications
• Familiarity with quality requirements such as inspection plans, traceability, and FAI
• Basic understanding of materials and material certifications
• Experience with MRP software
• Ability to evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and technical maturity
• Curiosity and willingness to learn technical subject matter
• Background working in manufacturing

Pay

APS offers competitive salaries.

Schedule

APS offers comfortable working conditions.

Benefits

APS provides excellent benefits.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

APS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, gender, marital status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At-Will Employment

This Company is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. This means that regardless of any provision in this application, if hired, the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this employment application, the employee handbook nor in any of the company's policies shall be deemed to constitute a contract of employment.