Job Description

JOB TITLE: PROPOSAL ESTIMATING LEAD (AEROSPACE) JOB SUMMARY:

Working with internal stakeholders and procurement management, Proposal Estimating Lead is responsible for developing and executing the pricing and estimating of contracts. The Proposal Estimating Lead provides influence and establishes supplier relationships to drive both tactical and strategic initiatives to meet and exceed Company product, performance, and quality requirements while mitigating supply chain risks.

Represents the procurement team in proposal and NPI (New Product Introduction) meetings. The Proposal Estimating Lead works closely with the contract/pricing team and manages RFQ activities with suppliers. Will assist external/internal audit activities. Familiarity with ITAR/FAR/DFAR and experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment are desired.

Responsible for the development and execution of proposal estimating activities, including but not limited to, supplier approval, development, and management, new product introduction support, should-cost analysis, and DCMA/DCAA pricing audits. The Proposal Estimating Lead will be critical to the success of the supply chain management team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pricing and estimating contracts
• Increase value to the business to improve the total cost, cash, and quality.
• Maintain and monitor supplier performance KPIs.
• Develop methods to optimize costs while meeting Company technical requirements.
• Lead estimating team in providing contracts departments with FAR compliant proposals through price analysis, cost analysis, and certified cost and pricing data in accordance with FAR part 15.
• Promote and help execute long-term agreements (LTA) with suppliers to ensure favorable prices and an uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Develop commodity strategy using cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessment, supplier financial analysis, and long-term agreements (LTA).
• Maintain the approved supplier list (ASL). Make recommendations to add/delete suppliers.
• Establish supplier development programs to maximize value from incumbents and to identify and establish alternate suppliers.
• Responsible for the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers and ensuring appropriate engagement levels exist to drive partnership objectives.
• Function as a point of contact for purchasing new product introduction (NPI) programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years of purchasing, material planning, sourcing, or related experience in a high- mix, low-volume manufacturing environment desired. Note: Education level can be substituted by years of relevant experience.
• The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects, and continually meet deadlines.
• Experience in high-mix, low volume aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
• Familiarity with UCC/FAR and DFAR requirements is desired. Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures, and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Direct experience in procurement of machined parts, sheet metal fabrication, MIL-SPEC hardware, and metal finishes are needed.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required. Must be skilled in negotiation techniques.

PAY RATE: Commensurate with experience

JOB LOCATION: Irvine, CA

JOB NUMBER: 2825

Company Description

Vet2Tech is committed to recruiting and placing Veterans and Non-Veterans a variety of careers nationwide in employment opportunities in the Manufacturing industry.