RESPONSIBILITIES: Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts Supported commodities include, but are not limited to, machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, and mechanical assemblies Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and managing vendor performance Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as well as, managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environments Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, and PowerBI Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, negotiation of supplier contracts and pricing, and developing the commodity strategy.