Aerospace Raw Materials Operations Specialist

Aerospace Raw Materials Sourcing Analyst

The Aerospace Raw Materials Sourcing Analyst is responsible for identifying the raw materials, components, equipment, and services as required to support internal customer requirements. It is expected that the Raw Materials Sourcing Analyst will analyze supplier offerings and will determine the best value for the total cost of ownership based on price, quality, delivery performance, and in alignment with the Aerospace Commodity Strategies that support the overall business unit requirements. This is an onsite position based at our Huntsville, AL facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assures that all purchased materials and services are in compliance with governmental and PPG standards in regard to operation, emission, documentation and insurance coverage
• Utilizes the quality process in all phases of function: supplier qualification, definition of requirements, development and implementation of performance warranties, compliance with requirements and maintenance of feedback relevant to PPG and supplier performance.
• Contributes significantly to the improvement of Supplier performance by managing all aspects of Supplier Development including analysis of performance metrics, assessments, providing training, and communicating continuous improvement opportunities to internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of corporate policy / procedure as well as internal controls which include SOX requirements. Supports and implements Supplier Commodity Strategies that are in alignment with Aerospace Business Unit goals that support annual and long term business plans.
• Effects cost savings and continuous improvement of purchasing procedures by reviewing and analyzing programs and techniques using value analysis and recommending improvements.

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in the sourcing of raw materials and components required
• 2+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred
• Must have experience with ERP systems
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