POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this role is to research, identify and execute purchasing activities within procurement for indirect goods and services. Under general supervision, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase assigned commodities in accordance with product and services specifications. In accordance with requirements, and company policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
- Support information-based decision-making activities including goal setting, performance management and analytics
- Perform P2P purchasing activities
- Provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal department
- Conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and market research in order to develop business cases using TCO and NPV concepts to assist the business in delivering measurable cost savings
- Identify and deploy process improvements
- Effectively manage conflicts and transformations at all levels by developing and leveraging trusted business relationships
- Develop and manage key peer relationships to support knowledge sharing and work optimization
- Assist with maintenance of contracts data base and special terms documents
- Develop and manage vendor relationships including commercial negotiations, managing on time deliveries and assisting in Quarterly Business Reviews and other assessments. Interface other areas/units within the company and/or with customers, discussing commercial and technical conditions involved
- Assist in special projects, including large RFPs, process improvement projects and cross-departmental initiatives
- Review market trends and benchmarking in order to identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing)
- Enforce Procurement Policy and Guidelines across the U.S.
- Assist in training new employees on general procurement processes
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Degree in Finance, Operations/Supply Management or related
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in Procurement
- 1+ years’ experience in preparation of RFQ/RFPs, negotiation, follow-up and control of commercial proposals.
- SAP
- Experience in the Aerospace industry a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Commercial proposals and follow-up techniques
- Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Procurement methodology
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and detailed oriented
- Experience in SAP & Quantum desirable
- Advanced experience in spreadsheet
- Experience with MS Project or similar technology
- Learn on the fly, global perspective of business environment and technology
- Ability to work individually or in team settings
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures
- Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities
- Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information
- Satisfies work schedule requirements
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned
Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.