Procurement Specialist

Description

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $95,000

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Summary

The Procurement Specialist with moderate supervision is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activity of the company, following established company policy and procedures... The Procurement Specialist is responsible for working with supply chain management to communicate shortages, delays, and component obsolescence. The Procurement Specialist utilizes cost comparison tools, communicates and negotiates with vendors, and improves the overall purchasing process.

Responsibilities

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Purchase materials and supplies to support company objectives and ensure compliance with company policy, contractual flow downs and local laws
• Prioritize purchasing activities based on schedule and lead time
• Review engineering/costed BOMs to ensure the purchasing information is up to date
• Manage suppliers and ensure schedule is on track
• Supports make vs buy decision via cost analysis
• Coordinate non-conformance with Quality and ask vendors for their root cause analysis.
• Support outsourcing, supplier qualification and supplier selection
• Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and long-term agreements
• Works with engineering and production for purchasing/productionizing prototype BOMs
• Communicate with management as shorts, delays, or component obsolescence surface
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure compliance for billing and taxation
  
  

Required Qualifications

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:

• 4+ years’ purchasing/procurement experience in a related industry of Military and Aircraft
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Finance.
• ISO9001/AS9100 experience preferred
• Knowledge of different commodities, materials and specs (mechanical, electrical, 3D-print, PCB’s, cable harnesses, connectors)
• Experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier assessment and cost reduction projects
• Experience managing supplier KPI’s
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities operation
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems
• Strong Excel proficiency required
• Ability to take initiative and think proactively
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate with effectively across all levels of the organization
• Negotiation skills and supplier management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail
  
  

Edge Autonomy Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
  
  

Hiring Requirements

If an offer of employment offer is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

Clearance Requirements

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status.

EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]

Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.