Procurement Specialist

Janicki; Richmond; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer matching

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement program

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Janicki Industries is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing team in Hamilton, WA. You will purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services while meeting cost, quality, and delivery goals and supporting valuable supplier relationships.

You will interface with Materials, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure suppliers meet Janicki’s objectives and to maintain inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Relevant 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and/or services.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations/management.
• Experience in an ISO or AS quality management system.
• Experience working in an ERP/PDM environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier production capacity, equipment capability, workforce availability, and scalability.
• Align supplier capacity with forecasted demand and fabrication schedules.
• Conduct regular capacity reviews with key suppliers to identify constraints and growth limitations.
• Assess supplier technical capabilities relative to fabrication requirements (machining tolerances, welding certifications, etc.).
• Participate in make-vs-buy analysis with consideration of supplier capacity and internal workload.
• Communicate rolling forecasts and long-range capacity needs to strategic suppliers.
• Generates purchase orders, maintains data and coordinates payment in ERP system.
• Provides outstanding levels of customer service.
• Interfaces with Materials and Operations to manage inventory levels.
• Interfaces with the Quality team to manage supplier quality issues.
• May support negotiations best prices and terms for materials and services.
• Ensures processes comply with AS9100 quality requirements.
• Ensures contract terms are adhered to and deliverables met.
• Interfaces with internal customers on supplier issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers and monitor performance.
• Manages significant bid packages from inception to contract award to maximize total value.
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma or GED

CPIM/CSCP certification (plus)

Tools

ERP / PDM systems

Job description

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State. Position Description It is the responsibility of the Procurement Specialist to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Janicki Industries. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for meeting cost, quality and delivery goals and providing the highest levels of customer service; coordinating closely with the Materials, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions to ensure Suppliers meet or exceed Janicki Industries Quality and Delivery Objectives. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for interfacing with materials and operations teams to manage and plan inventory levels.

• Evaluate supplier production capacity, equipment capability, workforce availability, and scalability
• Align supplier capacity with forecasted demand and fabrication schedules
• Conduct regular capacity reviews with key suppliers to identify constraints and growth limitations
• Assess supplier technical capabilities relative to fabrication requirements (e.g., machining tolerances, welding certifications, composite layup processes, etc.)
• Participate in make-vs-buy analysis with consideration of supplier capacity and internal workload
• Communicate rolling forecasts and long-range capacity needs to strategic suppliers
• Generates purchase orders, maintains data and coordinates payment in ERP system
• Provides outstanding levels of customer service
• Interfaces with the Materials and Operations teams to manage and plan inventory levels
• Interfaces with the Quality team to manage supplier quality issues
• May support negotiations best prices and terms for materials and services
• Ensures processes comply with AS9100 quality requirements
• Ensures contract terms are adhered to and deliverables met
• Interfaces with internal customers on supplier issues
• Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with strategic suppliers and monitoring performance
• Manages significant bid packages from inception to contract award to maximize total value
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Education/Experience

• Required:
  • Relevant 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and/or services on a supply chain team
  • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations/management
  • Experience in an ISO or AS quality management system
  • Experience working in an ERP/PDM environment
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance
• Preferred:
  • Aerospace industry experience preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Project management experience preferred
  • CPIM or CSCP certification a plus

Additional Information

• Salary range for this role is between $89,000 - $115,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

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