RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute 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

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ 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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