Job Title: Senior Specialist, Procurement

Job ID: 19274

Job Location: Jupiter, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday

Essential Functions:

• Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs.  Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities. “On it” focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).
• Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.
• Ensure compliance to delivery schedules.  Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements.  Understand component specifications and requirements.
•  Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies.  Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.
• Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.
• Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary. 
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration.