Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Pensacola, FL

Purpose

As a member of the Supply Chain group at ESG, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a role in the performance and success of the functions of strategic sourcing. Will ensure ESGs Material and Service Support needs and requirements are met while maintaining a high level of customer service. Transactions will be variable, but more complex than routine, and involve significant high dollar negotiations and at times, high levels of risk.

Will be a resourceful strategic sourcing manager while developing and implementing improved strategic sourcing policies and results. Create cost estimates and forecasts, negotiate cost-effective contracts with key suppliers, and oversee the strategic sourcing team and processes.

Functions

• Complex Market Research; Supplier Sourcing; Perform Complex sourcing events; Complex Contracts Admin; Complex Financial Analysis; Supplier Assessments; Interpret drawings/specifications/SOW.
• Working Individually or as part of a team, assisting with the negotiation of short- and long-term agreements for raw materials, parts, subassemblies, finished goods, MRO materials, equipment, tooling, supplies and/or services from suppliers.
• Skillfully balancing the price, quality, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalizing the supply base.
• Providing input to, and report outs on, commodity strategies and related projects.
• Assisting with Supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance
• Reviewing statements of work material specifications, service contracts, terms and conditions when required.
• Develop a procurement strategy by leveraging the supplier markets and delivering added value throughout the organization.
• Knowing when to escalate issues, or ask for help from, the next level of management in the Supply Chain function.
• Documenting all phases of price negotiations and Pricing agreements to ensure compliance with Contractor Purchasing System Review guidelines and support the Tactical Procurement Team.
• Ensure increased efficiency in the procurement process and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement in the procurement organization.
• Able to track total spend in category and setting, measuring appropriate savings targets.
• Assisting in the gathering of information to evaluate the financial stability, technical capability, process control, capacity and continuous improvement techniques of Suppliers when required.
• Following all Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines, and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials and particularly the ability to keep confidential information regarding all purchasing or commodity strategies confidential (and in some cases, within the supply chain function exclusively).
• Maintaining close communication with Supplier account and customer service personnel, and management levels if necessary, so as to minimize risk due to supplier capacity issues, plant shutdowns, and other day to day disruptions that may affect ESG and/or open purchase orders.
• Providing assistance to related departments when applicable.
• Travel as required to complete supplier site assessments, discrepancies, delivery, tooling, quality issues and assessments.
• Ability to make professional presentations as it pertains to the strategic sourcing projects, cost improvements, supplier alliances, value engineering design opportunities, alternate sources of supply, etc.
• Working under pressure and in some cases, tight deadlines.
• Working under minimal supervision
• Participating in price book activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Managers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May be assigned discretionary authority to provide work direction and constructive feedback for other employees within the department. May be expected to provide input to management on the performance of team members that may affect employment actions.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: BS/BA required or 8yrs business experience in lieu of Degree required; preferably in a Contractor Purchasing System Review- U. S. defense environment. 8 years purchasing experience required or similar analytical experience; 4 years strategic sourcing preferred.

Required

• Strong application of excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc. to manipulate RFQ s, quotations, presentations, etc.
• Experience leading projects.
• Utilize structured thought processes, anticipate consequences, rationalize information, and articulate understanding of purchasing strategy and vision.
• Manage high risk purchasing activity with confidence.
• Intermediate skill level MicroSoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook; Access a plus.
• ERP/MRP: Costpoint preferred; others like BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards, IFS and Oracle are acceptable.
• General understanding how to read blueprints/drawings, interpret specifications and review statements of work.
• Understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, U. S. Government FAR, DFARS and ITAR requirements.
• Understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e. g., ISO 9000, AS9100, TS16949, etc.).
• Significant understanding of the material, services, and manufacturing.

Desired

• Certifications desired: A. P. P., C. P. M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM.
• Material and service sourcing activities (quoting, analyzing, negotiating, and reporting; supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements).
• Materials management, material planning, and/or production planning
• Manufacturing environment, previous shipyard experience preferred, and a knowledge of suppliers within this industry.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.