RESPONSIBILITIESExecute purchasing activities (RFQ, supplier selection, PO placement, expediting) ensuring material availability for production and industrial operations
Lead negotiations and contracting within delegated authority, ensuring clear commercial terms, compliance and best-value outcomes
Manage supplier performance (delivery, responsiveness, Q&A) using scorecards, driving corrective actions and escalation
Identify and mitigate supply risks (single-source, long-lead items, obsolescence), proposing dual sourcing and approved alternatives
Coordinate closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure technical alignment, specification clarity and controlled implementation of changes (ECR/ECN impacts)
Maintain purchasing master data quality in ERP (pricing, leads, supplier data), protecting planning accuracy and execution discipline
Support cost reduction, value engineering and make-or-buy discussions using market intelligence, benchmarking and total-cost (TCO) thinking
Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal procedures, documentation standards and applicable defense/regulatory requirements
REQUIREMENTS5+ years in procurement/buyer/purchasing roles within manufacturing or industrial environments (electronics/mechanical categories a plus)
Experience managing suppliers in regulated or defense sectors, with strong discipline in documentation and process compliance
Proven negotiation experience across multiple categories (electronics, mechanical parts, services)
Familiarity with ERP purchasing modules and procurement processes, including master-data accuracy and audit readiness
Experience with long-lead items and ramp-up/NPI environments, including expedite vs cost trade-offs
Understanding of quality requirements and supplier assurance fundamentals (incoming quality, SCAR support) preferred
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