Job description

Description: Gentex Enterprise Supply Chain is currently seeking a highly qualified Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role should be either onsite in CA, or remote but based closer to the West Coast. The successful candidate will have work directly with business stakeholders, and other team members to develop and execute sourcing strategies to drive greater supplier value and performance. This role will be responsible for sourcing new and difficult to find parts and services, as well as negotiating proposals for various agreements and creating roadmaps to optimize the performance of sourcing and procurement activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages the execution of request for proposals, bid analysis, and contract development, purchase order development and negotiation.
• Collaborates with numerous cross-functional disciplines in the organization - compliance, risk management, Program management, contracts, finance and legal. Supports mitigating and resolving risks and risk related issues.
• Supports evaluations for new or creative approaches, strategies, and processes to address a business need.
• Negotiates with sourced suppliers to manage demand for spend and ensure the best quality, service, and cost to achieve business objectives. Manage internal customer relationships and leadership expectations. Supports sourcing in negotiations of aircraft parts, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization.
• Execute Sourcing | LTAs initiatives.
• Manages supplier contract compliance and supplier performance review (Cost, Quality, Delivery).
• Support completion of supplier Quality / SCARS.
• Manages contracts Year Over Year escalations.
• Manages Supplier Contracts- Weekly / Quarterly / Yearly Reviews.
• Additional projects and duties as needed Qualifications.

Requirements: EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and +4 years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR Associate Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent and a minimum of twelve (12) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience.
• Black Belt, PMP, DCMA Contracting, Supply Chain certificates desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Familiar with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Operating Systems.
• Previous experience within government contracting.
• Familiar with AS9100 and or ISO9001 environment.
• Expert in CPSR compliance and processes.
• Strategic Sourcing Strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated focus on client success.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required – excellent writing skills a must.
• Experience and confidence in interfacing with senior executives.
• Excellent knowledge of RFP process and supplier selection processes required.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship building skills required.
• Experience redlining and negotiating contract terms and conditions required.
• Must have experience with preparing RFQs/RFPs, review and negotiate terms and conditions. Determine best value source selection to decide lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule requirements.
• Experience must include bid solicitation and supplier selection based upon best value analysis with a federal contractor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
• International sourcing experience.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports and presentations.
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided.
• Expert in negotiating strategies and tactics.
• Understands how to leverage spend across multiple verticals and sites.

At Gentex, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at (570) 282-3550.

Job Type: Full-time

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