Job description

Responsibilities include:

Sourcing Leadership (60%)

Provide sourcing and operational oversight to drive price, quality, supply / delivery improvements of products at the site.

• Identify savings opportunities and initiate process improvements.
• Lead the effort to operationalize a comprehensive process for sourcing, specification changes, manufacturing process changes, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Interface and correspond with suppliers, developing sourcing/evaluation strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to visit and assess suppliers both domestic and international. Ability to navigate new cultures with integrity and respect in support of building relationships.
• Ensure accurate reporting of sourcing key performance measures (best cost, OTD performance, quality, design conformity, small business / minority owned, etc.) for the site. Provides monthly status updates on completed, in process and scheduled activities with associated financials.
• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities.
• Develop a pipeline of projects that drive operational efficiency and cost savings for implementation. Execute and report progress on priority projects identified by management..

Technical Prowess (40%)

• Ensure engagement and management of sourcing changes with cross functional teams by understanding their business needs and how it can be fulfilled from the marketplace, as well as, providing accountability for their alignment
• Partner with Engineering, Quality and Operations key stakeholders to develop a robust performance and relationship management program by facilitating supplier interactions with cost / quality improvements. Ensure relevant stakeholders are informed of decisions, action plan and timing.
• Execute critical site-specific supplier agreements
• Responsible for spotting market trends and innovative technologies to educate key stakeholders on industry leading practices, R&D suppliers, and procurement solutions
• Drive the decision-making process & action planning for each activity driving efficiencies and cost reduction / savings opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• Associates degree and a minimum 7 years’ experience in highly regulated industry

or

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in highly regulated industry
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP training and/or certification a plus
• Demonstrate familiarity with FAR/DFAR,
• Demonstrate understanding of supply chain, manufacturing practices, operations/planning/logistics, quality and terms and conditions
• Demonstrate ability to drive product implementation and strategy
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and urgency
• Experience in buying and sourcing direct and/or indirect material
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and co-workers in a pressured environment
• Proficient with computers and automated process and systems
• Self Starter and team player
• Travel (30%)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raleigh, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Sourcing: 5 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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