Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency + Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage 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 or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with 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 environment. 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, mechanical assemblies, etc.