Strategic Supply Chain Specialist 2, DZMG

Day & Zimmermann Company; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Rx / Dental / Vision

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Parental / Maternity leave

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Specialist 2 to lead cradle-to-grave subcontract administration under FAR/DFAR for U.S. Government prime contracts.

You will cultivate supplier relationships, prepare funding documents, and procure goods and services for the Munitions organization while driving cost reductions and maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field operations Required.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting or munitions/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and applicable government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with partners to select qualified suppliers for RFPs/RFQs and develops sourcing strategies to meet production deadlines.
• Manages full sourcing lifecycle from RBL to PO/Subcontract closeout, including bid evaluation, negotiations and change orders.
• Communicates potential issues to Management to mitigate impact on schedules and deliverables.
• Manages supplier relationships, audits, and diversity engagement to align with business unit strategies.
• Negotiates pricing to ensure competitiveness and identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Supports Estimating team as required.

Skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Sourcing & negotiation

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

SAP/ERP familiarity

Education

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP Systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Strategic Supply Chain Specialist 2 is responsible for all sourcing and cradle-to-grave subcontract administration under FAR & DFAR guidelines in support of U.S. Government prime contracts. This role maintains supplier and subcontractor relationships. Responsible for the creation of funding documents and procurement of all required goods, services and equipment for the Munitions organization. This position participates in formulating strategies to reduce the total cost of goods and/or services acquired to ensure competitive pricing while meeting all quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with business partners to ensure qualified suppliers are selected for RFP & RFQ processes. Develops the sourcing strategies in conjunction with the business unit to support production deadlines. Facilitates supplier meetings and visits client facilities as required. 30%
• Manages full Sourcing lifecycle from preparation of the Recommended Bidder's List (RBL), issues RFQs (Request for Quote), receives and evaluates bids, prepares Competitive Bid Evaluation (CBE), conducts supplier negotiations, issues Purchase Orders/Subcontracts in compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements, administrates change orders and Purchase Order/Subcontract closeout, assists in the resolution of supplier invoice disputes, and manages delivery compliance. 25%
• Demonstrates timely communication of potential issues with Business Unit Management/partners and Supply Chain Management to ensure and/or mitigate impact to scheduled dates/deliverables. 20%
• Manages supplier relationships to include the development, engagement, problem resolution and communications for the business unit; Manages and engages suppliers for auditing purposes to ensure specification and quality requirements are met; Identifies and develops relationships with diverse suppliers who align with business unit strategies. 10%
• Successfully negotiates pricing with suppliers to ensure competitiveness is achieved; Identifies areas of risk and develops and implements mitigation plans; Determines areas where cost savings may be achieved while enhancing operating efficiencies. 10%
• Supports the Estimating team as required. 5%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to prioritize workload to support internal/external customer requirements, utilizes resources to accomplish tasks efficiently and to support production schedules in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and applicable government regulations including legal contracting principals.
• Strong sourcing, negotiating, organizational, verbal & written communication skills to include decision-making, change management, conflict management, and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and SAP/ERP Systems.
• Experience in government contracting, munitions' industry and manufacturing environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field operations Required
• 5+ years Required

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process

Compensation and Benefits

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,640 - $114,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).