Supply Chain Specialist

Overview Of The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for the supportability of customer requirements, and inventory turns through supply chain management.

• Review requirements to determine and perform the necessary course of action, including: sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, and cancellation.
• Research, recommend, and negotiate best practice procurements.
• Prepare requests for quotes, purchase orders, and purchase order change notices.
• Ensure purchases are compliant with customer flow downs.
• Work closely with vendors to develop and maintain strategic relationships.
• Review necessary data and ensure adequate supportability is maintained.
• Negotiate pricing for best value and strategic wins.
• Resolve issues internally and externally through effective communication.
• Monitor inventory levels and supportability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Review requirements to determine and perform the necessary course of action, including: sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, and cancellation.
• Research, recommend, and negotiate best practice procurements.
• Prepare requests for quotes, purchase orders, and purchase order change notices.
• Ensure purchases are compliant with customer flow downs.
• Work closely with vendors to develop and maintain strategic relationships.
• Review necessary data and ensure adequate supportability is maintained.
• Negotiate pricing for best value and strategic wins.
• Resolve issues internally and externally through effective communication.
• Monitor inventory levels and supportability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong database, spreadsheet, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations is preferred.
• Self-starter.
• Strong communication skills.