Senior Sourcing Representative

Establish/maintain supplier base via communication, documentation, history & personal interviews. Review requisition/revision for completeness/adequate work statement/material description/required delivery/recommended sources. Determine most effective procurement type of contract and potential suppliers. Solicit quotes from suppliers. Evaluate quotes for completeness, compliance to specifications, reasonableness of price, and conformance to quality standards/ schedule/budget support. Determine need for financial quality/technical audits including price/cost analysis. Administer PO which includes negotiating terms/conditions, selecting the supplier, documentation to support PO, signing PO to $100,000, expediting supplier/company for schedule support, and assisting the supplier in raw material sourcing. Monitor work status and validate progress payment PO. Direct the resolution of claims, discrepancies and job orders. Streamline processes and procedures. Determine cost effective/efficient inbound-outbound transport methods: import/export of materials/components/assemblies, personal household goods/hazardous material. Prepare/maintain records/documents. Performs special projects/other related activities. Negotiate rates. Prepare/maintain selecting carriers. Coordinate oversized permits-railroad clearances. Monitor/expedite inbound shipments commensurate with delivery schedules. Audit/approve transportation invoices. Handle claims/adjustments on damaged shipments. Analyze/interpret policies/regulations/tariff supplements. Coordinate after hour/weekend emergency shipments/material movement in/out of Company's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Develop/ monitor/maintain policy/procedures in support of Sourcing and projects/ reports/status that provide Sourcing Management Statistics used in managing Sourcing functions and evaluate effectiveness of Sourcing Personnel. Develop/administer process improvement programs. Develop/administer specific programs (training). Develop/conduct special projects/studies to support Sourcing/company goals. Lead/participate in cross function/interdepartmental teams.Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience and knowledge of procurement and contracting. A candidate should have a working knowledge of Company and Defense procurement regulations and appropriate construction, manufacturing and/or quality control experience acquired through several years of sourcing, logistics or related experience. In addition, a candidate must be able to interpret specifications, drawings, quality assurance requirements; have excellent communication skills, the ability to travel when required and represent the company in a professional manner. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent professional certificate is preferred.

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