Sr. Procurement Specialist - #252917

Hours: 40 hrs per week, overtime on an infrequent basis, typical hours

8:00am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break

Summary: The Procurement Specialist will form an integral part of the

Purchasing team continuously improving the buying process while collaborating

with internal and external stakeholders. Will work in our Thornton, CO

facility and will support both the CO and OK facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be

Assigned

Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to

MRP requirements.

Develop sourcing strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data,

supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requires to

ensure supply base optimization and improvement to cost, quality and service.

Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates

outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them

immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions.

Strong negotiations skills are essential in this role. The ability to

negotiate complex global contracts is a must for this role.

Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials

and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Identifies consistent quality

problems and requests corrective actions.

Enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and

creative, effective solutions.

Design and implement strategies to rationalize the supply base and

maximize the value of spend.

Partner with Quality to drive continuous improvement.

Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve

variances.

Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.

Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.

Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs.

Communicates changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL

activities

Consistent follow-up on supplier commitments regarding late, return,

and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving

and invoice discrepancies.

In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier

strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain)

Manages special projects and performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge of MRP systems.

Prior experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier

relationships.

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience and training.

Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred but not required.

Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.

Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.

Focused on results - willingness to do what it takes to get the job

done right.

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or preferred equivalent training.

"This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of

60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit

discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as a

protected veteran or individual with a disability, and require that covered

prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and

advance in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans. EO 13496:

The requirements at 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are also hereby

incorporated by reference."