Job Description

THIS JOB IS MOSTLY ONSITE IN CADILLAC, MI WITH OCCASIONAL REMOTE.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES 10% TRAVEL (Mostly domestic/US but w/ some international travel as well).

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Buyer / Procurement (Government Small Business)

Purpose of Position:

Responsible to manage Sourcing requirements for assigned material commodities and suppliers in line with sourcing strategy targets that comply to policies and procedures. Responsible for establishing strategic sources that meet objectives that may include NPI, solicitations/quotations, negotiations, long-term agreements, supplier development, problem resolution, risk mitigation and supply chain continuous improvement Kaizen initiatives that may be related to supplier cost downs, process improvement opportunities, and/or set objectives. Influence and execute business Sourcing strategy requirements for area of responsibility. Government material purchases and associated documentation shall be executed in compliance to FAR/DFAR regulations. Support procurement team members across the business to ensure on-time delivery, change in schedule priorities, or alternative planning needs. Ensure acceptable level of supplier quality and delivery performance based on established requirements, manage action plans, and supplier evaluations. Responsible to lead and manage government Small Business compliance, ISR/SSR reporting, FFATA, outreach program, SB training, audit acceptance, and SB solicitation proposals, new RFI/RFP bid contract solicitation and aware execution as required. May be requested to provide support and assistance in other commodities and/or company sites not part of direct responsibility. Required to create and maintain global sourcing spend documentation and data analysis, initiate supplier questionnaire or survey communications, and support internal/external audits as needed.

Essential duties and/or Functions: (Essential Functions/basic job duties that must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

Responsibilities include but no limited to:

• Purchasing Processes/Contract Terms & Law/Bid Strategy -
• Responsible for and adherence to procurement department operating procedures including compliance to government regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Support Sourcing audit requirements as needed.
• Lead all aspects of Small Business and compliance responsibility.
• Focus on strategic planning by supporting commodity spend and lead sourcing RFQ's, market benchmarking exercises, competitive initiatives, negotiations with subcontractors, create and execute purchase order agreements and supporting compliance documentation.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, achieve cost reduction requirements, strive to improve raw material inventory turns, reduced MOQ/EOQ/Safety stocks, along with improved lead-times to support operational goals.
• Focal Point/Propulsion/Benchmarking
• Semi annual and annual reporting to government (ISR and SSR reports).
• Preparing sub-contract plans when required during the RFP process.
• Maintaining small business program and compliance with all government requirements.
• Market research, promote awareness and growth opportunities of small businesses in all categories.
• Develop and execute SB outreach plans.
• Maintain records of all outreach and training efforts.
• Collaborating with each value stream in Cadillac to streamline best practices and improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Management
• Responsible for supplier development, new supplier on-boarding, develop and execute measures to reduce supplier risk and build sustainable/resilient supply chain for area of responsibility.
• Manage accurate global spend reporting and metric outputs.
• Ability to navigate through unforeseen supply challenges and execute change in demands as needed.
• Other Sourcing duties as required.

\ Required Minimum Qualifications : (Minimum/Basic level of qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the position, i.e. education, licensure or any measurable and job-related experience)

• Minimum college degree (Associates)
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in Sourcing or Procurement
• High level of capability to work independently and self-driven
• Highly proficient oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized individual that possess strategic and tactical skills in a demanding environment
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Knowledge of computer software applications, interpreting and management of complex contracts
• Negotiations skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time
• Ability to travel 10% of the time, including international travel as required

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences: (Characteristics/Skills/Experiences that are not required but are preferred)

• Experience in Government compliance under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defence Acquisition Regulations (DAR) preferred.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented atmosphere while maintaining exceptional relations internally and external to company.
• Cost analysis, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of materials management.
• Capable of adequate investigation and interpreting market data.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents. Knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes.

Required Training:

Contract Management (Government) certification

Requirements

The response to each requirement listed below enables company to determine essential job functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment (or in the way a job is usually done) to help a person with a disability qualify for and perform the duties of a job, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodation might include, for example, making the workplace accessible for wheelchair users, or providing a reader or interpreter for someone who is blind or hearing impaired.

Compensation depends on experience but is typically between $80-90K

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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