Job Description

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN HOURLY/NON-EXEMPT POSITION AND MULTIPLE SHIFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. 

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for issuing purchase orders and performing the post-award management for assigned commodities, suppliers and business units on behalf of our customers. Tasks may include issuing of quotation requests, releasing purchase orders, PO change management in accordance with customer company directives and work instructions. Additionally this requires that the candidate be well organized and manage multiple priorities concurrently. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with understanding and proficiency of all aspects of procurement, sourcing and execution. This includes subcontract administration, pricing, proposal support, compliance and material program management interface. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Review of SOWs (Statements of Work) Obtaining Proposal/Quotation activities Documentation write-up Selecting qualified suppliers from the approved Supplier list Identify alternate suppliers (when applicable) Converting requisitions to purchase orders Purchase Order release and supplier receipt confirmation Purchase Order change management as required REQUIRED SKILLS: 2 years minimum buying experience/ Aerospace or Defense experience preferred

Production/Manufacturing experience required Purchase Order management including documentation Negotiation skills (internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers) Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Proposal expertise and understanding of all phases of sourcing and procurement execution Familiarity with the use of SAP procurement software tools (Prism and APEX) Supplier relationship management skills Understand how to identify and escalate issues Excellent communication skills  

Company Description

Company Overview: About SMS, a TRIGO company, Supplier Management Solutions, LLC (SMS) is the leader in the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industry providing global supplier management, development and quality services through “boots on the ground” on-site management to drive systemic changes that improve quality and sustain on-time delivery and overall supplier performance. With SMS’ U.S. Headquarters between Los Angeles and San Diego, in Temecula, CA, Steve M. Clarke, SMS’ CEO, and team come with over forty (40) years of industry experience. Together, SMS understands the current dynamics and urgent need for a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain management solution. SMS' management team and field resources, Delivery Assurance Specialists (DAS), Supplier Development Specialists (SDS), Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS) and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE), perform their role working as an extension of their customers, with a domestic presence in over 40 states and 24+ countries internationally. SMS’ business model provides a customized, fully integrated service solution along the customer's value stream which results in quality parts arriving “on-time, every time.” As of January 2019, TRIGO Group, with a headquarters in Paris-France, has acquired Supplier Management Solutions. This transaction was a major step in TRIGO’s development strategy into the value added global Aerospace supply chain and quality management services market, while expanded TRIGO’s U.S. footprint by leveraging SMS’ relationships and domestic presence. It has strengthened SMS’ position as a quality partner in the Aerospace supply chain by providing global coverage in addition to an extended service offering into quality inspection and conformity management. The integration of the two companies has provided our current and future customers with a unique combined full service solution for both On-Time-Delivery and On-Quality-Delivery performance for the Aerospace supply chain. Supplier Management Solutions, LLC (SMS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. NOTICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER PROTECTED VETERANS It is the policy of this Company to seek and employ qualified individuals at all locations and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation, insurance, benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination. To achieve this, we are dedicated to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other protected veterans. The objective in adopting the Affirmative Action Programs is to place qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans and other protected veterans in all job classifications. These Affirmative Action Programs are available for inspection by any applicant or employee by contacting the Company's EEO Coordinator, in the Human Resources office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.