Aerospace & Defense Procurement Specialist

Redwire Defense Tech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabled

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Huntsville, AL to manage day-to-day purchasing activities and collaborate with supply chain teams to address shortages, delays, and obsolescence. You will use cost-analysis tools and negotiate with vendors to improve the purchasing process.

The role requires 2+ years in military/aerospace procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ purchasing/procurement experience in a related industry of Military and Aircraft
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Finance
• ISO9001/AS9100 experience preferred
• Knowledge of different commodities, materials and specs (mechanical, electrical, 3D-print, PCB’s, cable harnesses, connectors)
• Experience in sourcing, supplier development, supplier assessment and cost reduction projects
• Experience managing supplier KPI’s
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities operation
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems and QuickBooks
• Negotiation skills and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and supplies to support company objectives and ensure compliance with company policy, contractual flow downs and local laws.
• Prioritizing purchasing activities based on schedule and lead time
• Reviewing engineering/costed BOMs to ensure the purchasing information is up to date
• Managing suppliers and ensure schedule is on track
• Supporting make vs buy decision via cost analysis
• Coordinating non-conformance with Quality and ask vendors for their root cause analysis.
• Supporting outsourcing, supplier qualification and supplier selection
• Negotiating price, payment terms, lead time and long-term agreements.
• Working with engineering and production for purchasing/productionizing prototype BOMs
• Communicating with management such as shorts, delays, or component obsolescence surface
• Coordinating with accounting to ensure compliance with billing and taxation
• Communicating across all levels of the organization and working with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

KPI management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Huntsville, AL to manage day-to-day purchasing activities and collaborate with supply chain teams to address shortages, delays, and obsolescence. You will use cost-analysis tools and negotiate with vendors to improve the purchasing process.

The role requires 2+ years in military/aerospace procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100.