Highlights
Serve as an embedded member of cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), representing SCM and driving procurement strategy aligned to program objectives. Manage cradle-to-grave procurement activities, including sourcing, quoting, negotiating, placing, and closing out purchase orders and subcontracts.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kent, WA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
- Manage cradle-to-grave procurement activities, including sourcing, quoting, negotiating, placing, and closing out purchase orders and subcontracts.
- Support New Product Integration (NPI) within SCM, ensuring new components and suppliers are successfully introduced into the supply base.
- Execute purchasing activities for hardware, components, materials, and services in support of program needs.
- Proactively follow up and track open orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to mitigate risk and prevent shortages.
- Serve as an embedded member of cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), representing SCM and driving procurement strategy aligned to program objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, managing performance, escalations, and corrective actions as needed.
- Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and delivery to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or purchasing.
- Aerospace industry experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing cradle-to-grave procurement.
- Proven ability to follow up, track, and drive supplier deliverables to closure.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams (IPT environment).
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable export control regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting New Product Integration (NPI) or new product introduction within an SCM organization.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.G., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint).
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and aerospace supplier quality requirements.
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with reporting/tracking tools.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-growth aerospace or manufacturing environment
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.