Assist in managing supplier portfolios, and establishing structured supplier relationships, while coordinating and administering supply agreements with on-going supply partners. Materials risk assessment and lead time profiling by supplier to benefit the materials acquisition process. Identifying and developing potential suppliers in support of growth and operational efficiency objectives. Working in concert with the production department overseeing the delivery process. Developing inventory systems to minimize inventory and increase turns. Assist in negotiating LTAs with key suppliers that established fixed pricing and shortened lead times. Other related responsibilities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and abilities:

5 plus years of experience in a purchasing agent or purchasing supervisor position. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Purchasing, or Management preferred. Excellent leadership skills: ability to mentor, motivate and direct staff. Must have experience developing Purchasing policies and procedures. Must have experience executing vendor contracts and price negotiation skills. Ability to make sound purchasing decisions based on knowledge & experience. Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills: strong technical skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of MRP systems. Experience managing a vast and diverse vendor network. Experience with MRO purchasing. CPSM, CSM, APICS or Equivalent Designation a plus! Comfortable in a fast paced environment with short turnaround times. Heavy documentation skills needed to track schedule, pricing, budgets, backorders and inventory. Familiar with IS9001 and AS9100

 

MIN/MAX: $85-$95k

 

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

RBC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.