Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

FreeFlight Systems, Inc.; Waco (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FreeFlight Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to serve as the Operations liaison between Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, Production, and Quality.

The role focuses on supplier performance, risk mitigation, and new product introductions to drive operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with contract manufacturers, onboarding FAIs, and maintaining supplier approval processes, while supporting continuity across the organization.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or operations environments preferred.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or aerospace manufacturing organizations is preferred.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification, supplier audits, corrective action processes, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and production transitions is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with project management principles and cross-functional coordination.

Mansioni

• Lead the identification, qualification, onboarding, and endorsement of new contract manufacturers, including onsite inspections, verifications, and FAIs.
• Manage and maintain the contract manufacturer approval process and related documentation.
• Conduct vendor assessments and participate in vendor and supplier corrective action activities.
• Develop and onboard alternate contract manufacturers to support supply chain redundancy and continuity.
• Serve as Operations' primary point of contact for coordinating and tracking support activities involving Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, and Quality.
• Lead biweekly cross-functional status meetings and drive open action items to completion.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product sustainment initiatives and operational support activities.
• Partner with Procurement and Quality to monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support procurement and purchasing activities, particularly for new product introductions and supply continuity efforts.
• Manage and administer in-house service contracts.
• Monitor supplier approval status and proactively ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers, distributors, and key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and support the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support planning and execution activities associated with new product launches.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies throughout the supply chain.
• Support counterfeit parts prevention initiatives and supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Participate in make-buy analyses and sourcing strategy decisions in collaboration with Procurement, Production, and Planning teams.
• Support project management activities for designated projects and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Cross-functional coordination

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Strumenti

ERP/MRP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

FreeFlight Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to serve as the Operations liaison between Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, Production, and Quality.

The role focuses on supplier performance, risk mitigation, and new product introductions to drive operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with contract manufacturers, onboarding FAIs, and maintaining supplier approval processes, while supporting continuity across the organization.