Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing

Cessna Aircraft Company; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking a Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing to manage supplier negotiations, quote packages, and sourcing strategy from RFQ to award. You will interact with AME/MS teams and external suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submissions.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, cross-functional leadership, and travel to North American plants and suppliers. Prior automotive or aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading meetings with suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience interfacing with supplier/manufacturing tooling and machines.

Responsibilities

• Receive SOWs from AME/MS teams and prepare RFQ packages.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment with standards and on-time quote submission.
• Lead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis and benchmarking tools.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations for approval by Director or Sourcing Committee.
• Notify stakeholders and initiate project kickoff with AME after approval.
• Approve requisitions in Ariba with key commercial terms.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Ariba/SAP

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP/Ariba

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Number:

Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing (341879 )

What awaits you:

• Receive Statements of Work (SOWs) from AME/MS teams
• Prepare RFQ packages using the TP application
• Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submission
• Conduct internal quote review meetings to validate supplier quote conformity and technical alignment
• Lead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis, cost history, and benchmarking tools
• P repare sourcing recommendations for approval by the Director TP or Sourcing Committee
• Upon approval, notify stakeholders and initiate project kick-off with AME
• Approve requisitions in Ariba, ensuring key commercial terms are included
• Drive supplier development, establish service contracts, and support cost reduction initiatives (including low-cost country sourcing)
• Manage supplier performance through capacity planning, timeline optimization, and crisis support (e.g., alternate sourcing, stock search, third-party resources)

What you’ll need to succeed:

• BS Degree: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Supply Chain
• Ability to lead meetings and drive towards solutions with suppliers required
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings required
• Experience interfacing with suppliers manuf tooling and machines required
• A base understanding of how machines work is required
• An understanding of how blow molded parts are produced is a plus
• Experience in the automotive industry a plus
• Computer Skills: MS Office, SAP/ Ariba, MS Project required
• Ability to travel to USA, Canada, Mexico: plants & suppliers required
• EEO Statement
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