Procurement Specialist I

Procurement Specialist I

Desired Traits: Situational Adaptability, Quality Decision-Making, Austere, Accountable

What is a Procurement Specialist?

As part of the Supply Chain team, the Procurement Specialist manages the buying process for a given set of goods and provides support to Downing’s operations.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and report Project Cost Estimates vs. Actuals
• Participate and engage with all stakeholders to gain in-depth product knowledge and understanding of the product needs to develop and refine sourcing strategies
• Execute all Purchase Orders for New Product Development testing/first article support and for Sustaining/Production work pertaining to Freedom Series Technologies
• Support procurement and planning activities for other business units
• Monitor and manage all Purchases Orders for on-time delivery and proactively communicate issues to appropriate stakeholders and, if necessary, provide solution alternatives to keep projects and production on schedule
• Identify and monitor potential supply risks and proactively develop and implement risk mitigation plans
• Monitor products to determine long-term supply base capacities and capabilities. Take proactive action to ensure capacities and capabilities are readily available as needed
• Manage formal RFQ proposals and cost analysis
• Negotiate Material Pricing and Implementing Contracts when necessary
• Manage and monitor vendor performance and relationships, if necessary, developing an exit plan to move away from poor performance suppliers
• Conduct necessary supplier meetings and performance for vendors
• Handle material issues with suppliers to mitigate company risk
• Cost analysis to maintain a competitive market rate
• Analyze materials to strategically source for better/cost-effective sourcing
• Execute special projects assigned by the manager
• Perform cross-functional duties for other SEF subsidiaries when necessary
• Assist in planning for long-term sourcing, standard costing review and assignment for the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required and Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a Supply Chain related role, preferably supporting new product development
• Sourcing experience preferably in raw materials, electronic/technology components, and hose/fittings components from domestic and international regions
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience, preferable in building models and performing analytics
• Apply supplier performance management best-practices to drive supplier continuous improvement
• Utilize an ERP system, preferably SAP or SAP By Design
• Extensive experience sourcing products
• Manage projects, performance analysis, and reporting results
• Working in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Operates in the office of an oil and gas service company manufacturing environment
• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Must be able to operate, handle, and lift up to 50 pounds, on the manufacturing floor and at suppliers’ locations (SEF Energy employees shall not manually lift an item weighing more than 50 lbs., they shall utilize mechanical assistance devices. If mechanical assistance devices are not available, utilize a team lift.)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Education

• BS/BA is required, MBA is highly desired

This is a high-level overview of the main job responsibilities; however, it is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. At times you may be asked to perform other tasks by your supervisor that are not listed on this job description.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.