Sourcing Specialist
- Employer
- Cirrus Aircraft
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota, US
- Salary
- Join our team!
Job Details
The Sourcing Specialist, New Product Launch is responsible for coordinating the procurement activities and materials planning required for new product launches and integration of new technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead pre-release activities such as coordinate purchase orders, requisitions, request for quotes, and other similar documents related to the purchasing of product for unreleased parts or prototypes from new/existing suppliers.
- Analyze and manage MRP schedules for new parts and ensure timely part PO placements.
- Coordinate transportation and logistics methods with input from the supplier and transportation department to ensure parts are identified correctly and delivered in a cost effective manner.
- Expedite as necessary from suppliers to ensure on-time delivery for pre-production builds.
- Monitor cost, schedule, technical specification and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required. Coordinate with supply base new component releases and design changes.
- Facilitate smooth transition of responsibility to Material Planning upon release for production, insuring seamless impact to production schedules.
- Coordinate with the production buyer to transition parts once stable production is established or directed by the production buyer.
- Issue RFQ's and provide Total Cost of Ownership analysis for new product components and new technologies in line with the category sourcing strategies.
- Assist production buyers by providing cost leverage toward current suppliers and introducing higher value technology options.
REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- BS/BA degree in Supply Chain/Operations or Business is strongly preferred.
- APICS CPIM certification required (may be completed within 1 year of employment)
- Minimum of 3+ years proven purchasing experience working closely with product development engineers in a Technology Category for OEM with a demonstrated success in developing supplier partnerships.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP, Pull/Kan-ban, and Two-Bin inventory planning systems and Bill of Materials
- Functional knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
- Experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross-functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
- Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) supported by matching verbal and written communication skills.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company
Since day one in 1984, Cirrus Aircraft has been committed to the future of aviation through smart safety, ease of operation and most adamantly, continuous innovation. Along the way, every turn has meant challenges and opportunities to grow general aviation–improving the flying experience as a whole.
Our goal is to utilize technology to drive enhanced safety, performance, sophistication and comfort. We are proud that today, after 30 years of dedication, the Cirrus brand is associated with these accolades and hallmarks that mean so much to us. Our line of all-composite personal aircraft-–the SR20, SR22 and turbocharged SR22T–lives up to this by incorporating advanced electronic and standard safety technologies including Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®).
Our latest aircraft, the Vision Jet, raises the bar even higher as it ushers in a new era in personal transportation and introduces the world to “the personal jet.”
We’ve traveled far, but in many ways, we’re only just taking off. Join our team and become a part of the future today.
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