Procurement Specialist

RocketForce Technologies LLC; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Mason, OH is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support its DoD-focused space programs. You will manage electronics and other components, create RFQs/RFPs, and drive supplier selections to meet schedule and cost goals.

The role requires at least 6 years in defense procurement and manufacturing, with strong negotiation skills, ERP experience (Costpoint, SAP), and a solid understanding of AS9100/ITAR compliance. This is a high-responsibility, cross-functional position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of defense/aerospace procurement experience.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory optimization.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA, DoD, or ITAR requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure components and subassemblies including electronics and mechanical items.
• Manage POs, RFQs, and RFPs; evaluate proposals and maintain PO issuance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and NDAs; support cost reduction.
• Lead source selection and perform cost/price analyses.
• Monitor supplier performance and support IPTs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Inventory optimization

Negotiation

MS Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Procurement Specialist

Procurement Mason, OH, US

Job Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Rocketdyne is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to contribute to the success and growth of our Space business located in Mason, OH, supporting the procurement and management of machined and electronics components. The Procurement Specialist determines how to achieve objectives by applying a deep understanding of procurement principles, concepts, and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience in defense procurement and manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Procure components and subassemblies to support various programs, including commodities such as electronic, mechanical, optical components or assemblies, capital equipment, and electronic/optical systems. The primary focus of this role will be on electronics.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and other agreements for direct and indirect procurements; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation and analysis, and issuance and maintenance of POs.
• Select and recommend suppliers, negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms and conditions, and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.
• Contribute to material cost reduction strategy. Create and issue various types of POs, including Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Material.
• Lead source selection teams; conduct formal cost/price analysis to determine price fair and reasonableness. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).
• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Administer post-award of issued POs.
• Create purchase orders files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member.
• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules; Inter and Intra departmental coordination is essential.
• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts.
• Provide training and mentorship to peers to further Inter departmental growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 6 years of supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, planning, supplier management, and inventory optimization
• Knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory environments including AS9100, FAA, DoD, or ITAR requirements preferred

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.
• Knowledge within Deltek, Costpoint, and SAP.
• Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products.
• Demonstrated experience working within proposal teams, generating material estimates for bids and proposals, and providing substantiating evidence as needed is a plus.
• Willingness to learn DoD 5000.02 framework and Earned Value Management principles.
• Proven ability to direct and manage multiple projects with effective prioritization and resource allocation.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities, along with strong organizational, negotiation, and management skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency to quicky learn ERP systems and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Capability in reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and technical drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of FARS, DFARS, and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements.
• Extensive understanding of company policies and processes.
• Extensive understanding of small business government requirements.
• A strong commitment to learn continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma tools.