Senior Procurement Specialist
Core
Senior Procurement Specialist ensuring 100% material availability for high-tech radar systems by managing supplier relationships and resolving supply chain bottlenecks.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Critical components for high-tech radar systems (PCBs, custom cabling, computer components)
Domain
Defense/Aviation technology, Radar systems, Electronics manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Supplier relationship management, ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite), MRP logic, Electronics sourcing (PCBs/cabling/hardware), Contract negotiation, Data integrity, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Mentoring junior buyers, Cross-functional collaboration, Travel to supplier sites
Technologies
SAP, NetSuite
Responsibilities
Prepare proposals and negotiate competitive purchasing terms for high-complexity categories; Manage daily vendor operations and conduct performance reviews; Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams; Maintain precise supplier and category data in ERP systems; Act as primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and implement process automation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
