Strategic Procurement Lead — Defense & Global Supply

Strive Solutions; Town of Manlius (NY); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Strive Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to oversee sourcing of materials, components, and services for defense and security systems. The role partners with engineering, production, quality and finance to align procurement with operations.

You will manage the full procurement cycle from supplier qualification through RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventories, and drive cost savings while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Sound understanding of compliance, quality, and global supply chain dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full procurement cycle from supplier qualification through RFQs/RFPs, negotiation of pricing and terms, and purchase order execution.
• Ensure reliable, on-time delivery to support manufacturing operations.
• Analyze demand and optimize inventory levels to balance service needs and costs.
• Drive cost savings through supplier management, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality requirements, export control, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and finance to align procurement with operational requirements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Strive Solutions is seeking a procurement professional to oversee sourcing of materials, components, and services for defense and security systems. The role partners with engineering, production, quality and finance to align procurement with operations.

You will manage the full procurement cycle from supplier qualification through RFQs, negotiate pricing and terms, ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventories, and drive cost savings while maintaining compliance and quality standards.