Purchasing Analyst - Full-time / Part-time

JOB SUMMARY
Reviews existing processes and supplier performance and participates in the development of process changes
to improve utilization of resources, increase efficiency, and manage costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports the development and execution of strategies designed to improve supplier performance.
- Participates the development and implementation of a roll-out plan for the Supplier Scorecard delivery system in order to measure and provide feedback on supplier performance.
- Assists in the development of strategies to address supplier issues. Interfaces directly with suppliers to communicate performance issues and develop solutions.
- Monitors and reports supplier performance (quality, delivery, service level) and competiveness (pricing) and makes recommendations to address issues as necessary.
- Performs data analysis and recommends proper contract quantities/blanket quantities to ensure we are positioned to support the needs of the business without negative exposure.
- Analyzes performance data and recommends solutions to address repeat shortages on purchased parts.
- Prepares analyses to supports NPP and EOL projects.
- Assist in the development of recommendations to cross-functional groups (Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Materials) to ensure that proper CS & KB inventory levels are set and accurate, as well as monitor for modification as the business needs.
- Reviews and updates controlled documents that are owned by the Procurement Department.
- Analyzes the financial impacts of Procurement re-sourcing activities
- Monitors material headwinds to identify potential risks to supply and/or price. Perform Commodity Specialist duties as needed.
- Monitors Procurement system activities to ensure effective functionality. Provides functional systems support to the Procurement Department, serving as a key user. Helps to develop priorities for system improvements and coordinate system changes.
- Coordinates and conducts training for curriculum specific to Procurement, focusing on industry best practices and current business processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in the areas of business, economics or supply chain management and 3-5 years of progressive purchasing related experience in a complex manufacturing supply chain environment required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of purchasing, sourcing, supplier relations, inventory management, and planning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability work cross functionally across the company.
- Experience with negotiating contracts and pricing; Knowledge of inventory control and stocking methods?
- Ability to articulate assumptions, methods, and results to peers and management and to make recommendations.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills and detail orientation.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel, word processing, and ERP/MRP software.
- APICS CPIM certification, knowledge of shooting sports and lean tools preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in an office environment. May include occasional travel and exposure to manufacturing processes.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.