Principal Specialist, Procurement

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC. is seeking a Principal Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, and cost optimization to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

This role covers direct and indirect purchasing, SAP purchase orders, RFQ/RFP management, and cross-functional collaboration with domestic and international suppliers. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 5+ years in supply chain and ERP

Qualifications

• Understanding of procurement principles and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with direct and indirect purchasing and ERP systems.
• Experience sourcing materials and managing supplier performance.
• Ability to manage projects and critical timelines to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned indirect and direct purchasing responsibilities.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet objectives.
• Manage and perform all purchase order processes in SAP.
• Research, interview and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, cost and service.
• Manage RFQ and RFP processes end-to-end.
• Lead lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies; train as needed.
• Drive value engineering with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports and records.
• Ensure invoicing accuracy and timely payments to vendors.
• Provide remote support to multiple suppliers and locations (domestic and international).
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Supply chain management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

The Principal Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing, executing, monitoring, and improving a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for assigned Indirect and Direct purchasing responsibilities.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
• Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
• Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
• Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies. Train as necessary.
• Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
• Ensure all invoicing is processed timely and accurately so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Ability to provide remote support to multiple suppliers and locations, domestic and international.
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Expected travel: minimal, up to 10%.

Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The work environment is office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the shop can occasionally require hearing protection.

Standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday with core office hours between 8am and 4pm daily. Hybrid work may be available at management discretion.

Experience within the Aerospace Industry a preferred but not required.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years prior experience in a Supply Chain role. Education requirements may be replaced year for year with additional relevant experience.
• Experience with purchasing principles and supplier negotiations.
• MRP systems knowledge and experience (SAP Experience preferred)
• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
• Experience managing order scheduling and supplier performance
• Experience managing projects and critical timelines to meet business objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills: MRP and Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities
• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Principles and Six-Sigma