Aerospace Procurement Specialist I

edgeautonomy-careers; 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 Disabi­l­

HSA and FSA Options

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, communicate shortages and obsolescence, and partner with supply chain to optimize costs. You will use cost comparisons and vendor negotiations to improve the purchasing process.

The role requires evaluating BOMs, coordinating with engineering and production, and ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR where applicable, all under moderate supervision. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

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 policy 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 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

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, communicate shortages and obsolescence, and partner with supply chain to optimize costs. You will use cost comparisons and vendor negotiations to improve the purchasing process.

The role requires evaluating BOMs, coordinating with engineering and production, and ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR where applicable, all under moderate supervision. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.