Procurement Specialist I: Strategic Sourcing & NPD

SEF Family; Oso (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEF Energy in Washington state seeks a Procurement Specialist I to join our Supply Chain team, managing the buying process for a defined set of goods and supporting operations. In this role you will: manage cost estimates vs actuals, develop sourcing strategies, execute purchase orders for NPD testing and production, and support procurement across business units.

You will monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, conduct RFQs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a Supply Chain related role
• Sourcing experience in raw materials, electronic/tech components, and hose/fittings from domestic and international regions
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience; building models and analytics
• Apply supplier performance management best-practices to drive supplier continuous improvement
• Use ERP system, preferably SAP or SAP By Design
• Manage projects, performance analysis, and reporting results
• Work in multifunctional teams in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and report Project Cost Estimates vs. Actuals
• Engage with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies
• Execute Purchase Orders for New Product Development testing and for production work
• Support procurement for other business units
• Monitor Purchases Orders for on-time delivery and communicate issues
• Identify and mitigate supply risks with risk plans
• Monitor long-term supply base capacities and capabilities
• Manage RFQ proposals and cost analysis
• Negotiate material pricing and implementing contracts
• Manage and monitor vendor performance and relationships
• Conduct supplier meetings and performance reviews
• Handle material issues to mitigate company risk
• Cost analysis to maintain a competitive market rate
• Analyze materials for cost-effective sourcing
• Execute special projects and cross-functional duties
• Assist in long-term sourcing planning and standard costing

Skills

Supply chain experience

Excel

ERP systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS/BA

MBA

Tools

SAP

SAP ByDesign

Job description

SEF Energy in Washington state seeks a Procurement Specialist I to join our Supply Chain team, managing the buying process for a defined set of goods and supporting operations. In this role you will: manage cost estimates vs actuals, develop sourcing strategies, execute purchase orders for NPD testing and production, and support procurement across business units.

You will monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, conduct RFQs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on