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With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation. The Procurement Specialist serves a critical role in the organization by supporting the procurement of multiple components, subassemblies, raw materials, finished goods, production equipment, and supplies from distribution and approved suppliers in support of company objectives.

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Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA we pride ourselves as having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.POSITION SUMMARY:The Procurement Specialist serves a critical role in the organization by supporting the procurement of multiple components, subassemblies, raw materials, finished goods, production equipment, and supplies from distribution and approved suppliers in support of company objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Manage procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase order creation, and vendor management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and company policies.</li><li>Coordinate with technical teams to understand project requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, driving cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or delivery timelines.</li><li>Track procurement expenditures, provide reports, and ensure budget adherence.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, finance, and legal teams to resolve procurement-related issues.</li><li>Assist with supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.</li><li>Support the overall procurement strategy and contribute to continuous process improvements.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).</li><li>Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, preferably within federal contracting or defense sectors.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in procurement software, Excel, and other office tools.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools/sites that are restricted to individuals who possess U.S. Citizenship.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS) is desired.</li><li>Experience with underwater acoustics or related technologies is a plus.</li></ul>Pay range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually. Factors considered but not limited to when extending an offer include role, responsibilities, work experience, and education.Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick, 3% 401K contribution (no employee contribution required)Sonatech is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Sonatech

Procurement Specialist

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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

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Federal Contracts

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Process Improvement

Process Management

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Procurement Software

Procurement Strategy

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Purchasing/Procurement

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Supply Chain Management

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Review purchase requests by users and search the open market for same or similar items, search for competitive prices, document vendors identified and prepare source selection or sole source justifications based on the outcome. • Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting or Certification in Government Contract Management or an equivalentcombination of education/training and professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

<table><tbody><tr><td>Role and Responsibilities: • Full Time position performing the functions of Procurement Specialist for the AdvantEdge corporate office. Position Duties: • Must be familiar with FAR Simplified Acquisition Process, Competitive Guidelines and Sole Source Provisions. • Work with end users on identifying parts and products that meet the needs of the Statements of Work or Performance Work Statements. • Work with and create relationships with vendors. Maintain vendor files with required certifications and insurance coverages. • Review purchase requests by users and search the open market for same or similar items, search for competitive prices, document vendors identified and prepare source selection or sole source justifications based on the outcome. • Prepare purchase orders using accounting system • Make orders by credit cards or on open accounts. • Prepare resale certificates if applicable. • Receive items and complete order files by closing out actions on purchase orders. • Have knowledge in FAR Part 45 Government property and material acquisition reporting. • Maintain company property control assets by bar coding and tracking assets by quantity, location and value • Follow the order process from acquisition to delivery or inventory control. • Be familiar with and prepare monthly DD1149’s. • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint) • Perform office administrative functions as necessary including filing, typing, office maintenance, and other duties tosupport other departments when necessary. • Subcontracting and teaming agreement knowledge is desirable. • Must be able to satisfactorily complete background check and get a government clearance at the Secret level. • Must be able to follow company policies and procedures. • Must be able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clearly. • Must represent the company in discussions in regards to company processes and system reviews. • Must have excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. Education Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting or Certification in Government Contract Management or an equivalentcombination of education/training and professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Preferred Skills: • Experience with DoD contracting procedures, defense procurement, or large-scale defense programs. • Active DAWIA Level III (or FAC-C Level III) in the relevant field. CFCM/CPCM or PMP/CPSM certifications  Requirements: • Must be able to support limited travel. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#2652 Procurement Specialist (PS30)

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Credit Cards

English Language

File Maintenance

Government

Government Contracts

Insurance Certifications

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Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Microsoft Access Database

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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Secret Clearance

Security Clearance

Statement of Work (SOW)

Typing

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Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises houses 10,000 students, faculty and family residents on campus, provides support services for 9,300 students residing in the communities adjacent to the campus, serves 21,000 customers daily in its retail and board dining programs, manages the UCSB Campus Store and University Center, hosts 150,000 guests annually for conferences and meetings, manages a major events center (Events Center), and oversees the administration of transportation, parking and fleet services. Supervises all aspects of food production and service, including cost controls utilizing efficiency systems such as portion control, training materials on procedures, site inspection for safety and sanitation assurance, control of inventory, purchase requisitions, and daily operation of the procurement process for $2 million in food and supplies .

Apply for Job Job ID 85848 Location UCSB Campus Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Posting Details Position Number: 40032736 Payroll Title: Production Manager [FOOD SVC MGR 1] Job Code: 000393 Job Open Date: 4/24/26 Application Review Begins: 5/11/26 Department Code (Name): Campus Dining Percentage of Time: 100% Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career FLSA Status: Exempt Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP Salary Grade: Grade 22 Hiring/Budgeted Salaryor Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $79,200/yr-$81,500/yr. Full Salary Range: The full salary range for this position is $79,200/yr-$84,000/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. Work Location: Portola Dining Commons Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30a - 6:00p (Days/Hours Vary) Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A Special Instructions:For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Department Marketing Statement:Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises houses 10,000 students, faculty and family residents on campus, provides support services for 9,300 students residing in the communities adjacent to the campus, serves 21,000 customers daily in its retail and board dining programs, manages the UCSB Campus Store and University Center, hosts 150,000 guests annually for conferences and meetings, manages a major events center (Events Center), and oversees the administration of transportation, parking and fleet services. Additional responsibilities in the HDAE portfolio include Administrative & Residential Information Technology (ARIT) and The Club & Guest House. HDAE employs 600 full-time employees and 1,800 student employees. HDAE maintains a physical plant of more than 3 million square feet of buildings and 250 acres of grounds and landscaping. Benefits of BelongingWorking at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC Brief Summary of Job Duties:Production Manager ensures quality standards for food production, product freshness, sanitation, safety and customer satisfaction within strict budgetary parameters. Primary leader for 30+ professional production career staff producing a wide variety of products for the UCSB on-campus residents. Timing and coordination of many staff schedules to maintain deadlines for ordering, receiving, preparing and serving products on a constant seven-day a week schedule of 19 meal periods. Responsibilities include the upkeep of an $80 million industrial kitchen operation. This includes food service production equipment, storage, and vehicles, $2 million in food purchasing and associated vendor relations, recipe development, food safety and sanitation, maintenance and equipment repair, service systems and quality control, storage and project management. Provides the direct supervision, training and evaluation of career staff. Required Qualifications:Education<ul><li dir="ltr">Bachelor's degree, College or University degree/Culinary degree or equivalent education/experience preferred, or </li><li dir="ltr">Equivalent Equivalent experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations required </li></ul>Work Experience4-6 years of experience required, with the following: <ul><li dir="ltr">Experience in restaurant or institutional food service operations </li><li dir="ltr">Excellent communication and customer service skills including ability to actively listen and effectively convey information, policy and procedures both orally and in writing. </li><li dir="ltr">Ability to effectively work in a high-volume operation with continuous personnel actions. </li><li dir="ltr">Ability to effectively work with other managers and full-time staff as a team. </li><li dir="ltr">Ability to utilize a computer, learn new software and to work with Word. </li><li dir="ltr">Ability to manage a large part time workforce. </li><li dir="ltr">Or, equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ul>Special Conditions of Employment:<ul><li dir="ltr">Satisfactory criminal history background check </li><li dir="ltr">Visa sponsorship is not available for this position </li><li dir="ltr">UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment </li><li dir="ltr">Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day </li><li dir="ltr">Work hours/days may vary </li></ul>Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: <ul><li dir="ltr">UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy </li><li dir="ltr">UC Anti-Discrimination Policy </li><li dir="ltr">Abusive Conduct in the Workplace </li></ul>Job Functions and Percentages of Time:Production and Budget Responsibility - 35%<ul><li dir="ltr">Supervises all aspects of food production and service, including cost controls utilizing efficiency systems such as portion control, training materials on procedures, site inspection for safety and sanitation assurance, control of inventory, purchase requisitions, and daily operation of the procurement process for $2 million in food and supplies </li><li dir="ltr">Creates and tests new recipes, and continuously evaluates and revises recipes for a variety of customer needs, including Regional American, Asian, Italian, and Mexican, with increasing emphasis on vegetarian, vegan, and special diets. </li><li dir="ltr">Oversees the production of an in house bakery. Creates and tests new recipes, and continuously evaluates and revises recipes for a variety of customer needs, including yeast and quick breads, cakes, icings and fillings, breakfast goods, cookies, candies and chocolates, pastries, and cake decorating. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures that all food prepared meets strict dining standards for freshness and quality. Monitors production in each department constantly to assure standards are consistently and stringently met. </li><li dir="ltr">Reviews menus, making changes to accommodate equipment or staff. Arranges for portable equipment and organizes production staff at site when necessary. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures, by inspecting each meal, consistent application of attractive presentation concepts of all products and measures menu popularity. </li><li dir="ltr">Assists in selection and specification of new equipment and supplies purchased. </li><li dir="ltr">Determines food orders according to the menu. </li><li dir="ltr">Evaluates and adjusts production staffing levels weekly. Analyzes cost savings and efficiencies utilizing customer count reports, Profit/Loss reports, and adjusts menus based on seasonal pricing issues. </li><li dir="ltr">All scheduling must be balanced between professional career staff and work experience apprenticeships utilizing UCSB student employees part-time. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures that food quality and safety standards are established and maintained to achieve the highest public health standards and reduce the risk of food borne illness. </li><li dir="ltr">Maintains a partnership with Environment Health and Safety (EH&S), as well as all other food establishments on campus. Participates in inspection of other facilities to cross-inspect and adhere to the California Restaurant Association's Serving Safe Food Program. </li><li dir="ltr">Enforces the budget established by the General Manager to provide best cost for value service of food products to the customers. Adjusts production and service techniques on a daily basis to improve efficiencies. Reviews and analyzes needs, staffing models, and costs to cover the production area per the annual budget for the unit. Projects staffing models based upon analytical review of historical data and programs for the General Manager. </li></ul>Training, Development and Supervision - 25%<ul><li dir="ltr">Works in conjunction with the General Manager on hiring, training, discipline, motivation and termination of production staff. Completes performance evaluations of all Production staff. Works individually with all staff on their goal development, professional development and accountability on the job. </li><li dir="ltr">Coordinates on-going staff training and development during the academic year and the summer conference season. Initiates a personal orientation session and administers a practical food safety exam for each new employee. Leads, trains, coaches and develops professional chefs who run kitchen concept areas. </li><li dir="ltr">Employs state of the art culinary standards and procedures to all production. Stays up to date in the culinary industry by attending conferences, workshops and appropriate classes. </li><li dir="ltr">Tracks job performance and provides the General Manager with changes in job descriptions for consistency and accuracy. Ensures that all job classifications have updated job descriptions. </li><li dir="ltr">Develops professional and effective training manuals and operating procedures for all production equipment and recipes. Ensures portion control and food presentation with appropriate manuals, checklists and training sessions. </li><li dir="ltr">Encourages staff input and provides continual progress reports to staff on their requests and concerns. Instills in staff the importance of each member's contribution to the Dining Services' team. Coordinates the provision of excellent service to all clients and guests within the facilities and at all events. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures that all university and departmental policies and procedures are understood and followed by personally communicating with staff in a number of forums, i.e. individually, small work groups and all production staff meetings. Develops programs to communicate these policies and procedures for a culturally diverse staff that includes several languages other than English. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures that all staff is thoroughly trained in accordance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety guidelines, and that all HACCP practices are in compliance with State and Federal Sanitation Guidelines. Provides specific training to production staff in Diversity, Illness and Injury Prevention, CPR, First Aid, Disaster Preparedness, Sexual Harassment and the safe use of hazardous materials. </li><li dir="ltr">Assesses jobs and tasks to prevent injuries on a continuous basis. Implements the university's return to work program for injured workers, and provides training to prevent injuries. </li></ul>Purchasing - 20%<ul><li dir="ltr">Trains and oversees staff in purchasing and taking inventories of food, supplies, and equipment. Oversees and monitors the yearly purchase of $2 million in food, supplies and equipment. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures adherence to Purchasing agreements and procedures established by the Campus Dining Business Office and UC Purchasing Department. </li><li dir="ltr">Establishes and maintains professional relations with food manufacturers, suppliers and vendors. Conducts inspections of food manufacturer's warehouses and other food production facilities. </li><li dir="ltr">Provides input to the General Manager for new major equipment and supplies purchases on a yearly basis, including long-range estimates of equipment life and the forecasting of replacement purchasing. </li><li dir="ltr">Utilizes and monitors computerized systems to retrieve data for organizational and planning needs. Operates and oversees food production on Cbord (Food Management System) for purchasing, inventory and food cost accounting. Operates Web TMA, a computerized work order system. Utilizes the timekeeping management system that is used to track employee time and attendance in order to process payroll for accounting and time reporting for budget purposes. </li><li dir="ltr">Communicates daily throughout the department with Google electronic mail and calendaring system. </li><li dir="ltr">Participates on the Production Manager team to set policy and specifications for the department. Supervises receiving and invoice processing. </li></ul>Staff Recruitment and Selection - 15%<ul><li dir="ltr">Coordinates the hiring process for career kitchen staff. Conducts interviews as needed. Hires a diverse, representative staff. Ensures employment practices are in concurrence with human resources policies, business and finance procedures, collective bargaining contracts, HDAE/Residential Services procedures and State and Federal laws and regulations. Develops recruitment strategies, in compliance with HDAE/University regulations, to achieve required staffing levels. </li><li dir="ltr">Works with the General Manager to identify specific recruiting needs, to improve both recruiting and hiring efficiencies, and to improve staff retention. Works with the campus and local community to actively advertise to targeted groups. Develops and maintains professional relationships with a variety of sources on and off campus to generate qualified applicants. Provides leadership and professional consultation on matters pertaining to culinary staff and culinary programs for Dining Services. </li></ul>Facilities Management - 5%<ul><li dir="ltr">Maintains and coordinates upkeep and repair of the physical plant, including the cleaning and repair of production equipment, ventilation and vehicles. </li><li dir="ltr">Manages both on site and off site storage of equipment and supplies. </li><li dir="ltr">Establishes proper training for all staff in operating new equipment. </li><li dir="ltr">Ensures equipment is properly received and meets university specifications. Creates controls for safe use and storage of equipment, and establishes an ongoing preventive maintenance program. </li><li dir="ltr">Manages all equipment repairs with the Maintenance Department and outside vendors when necessary. </li></ul>UC Vaccination Programs Policy:As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 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