Elbit Systems of America · 5 days ago
Principal Sourcing Specialist
Merrimack, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expElbit Systems of America is a company focused on engineering and manufacturing complex medical technologies. The Principal Sourcing Specialist will lead the selection of vendors for materials and items needed for medical device manufacturing, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and resolving any conflicts that arise during the vendor selection process.
ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Shelley Woodcock
Responsibilities
Gain alignment between the client and HiARC Operations, including Quality Assurance, with regards to sourcing criteria for vendor selection for materials and vendor supplied items to be procured by HIARC for the client’s medical device
Document the project’s sourcing criteria before vendor selection including the needs of the applicable medical device regulations governing that project
Identify candidate vendors, document the attributes of the candidate vendors against the sourcing criteria and recommend vendors to the client and HiARC Operations
Gain the alignment and drive the decision to select the vendors for the project
Gain alignment with the client, HiARC Operations and the vendor on Quality Control evaluations to be performed on the vendor supplied materials and items
Represent the vendor in project reviews of item specifications and drawings
Resolve questions between the project team and vendors related to information on item specifications and drawings
Ensure that QC evaluations are sufficiently documented on item specifications and/or item drawings
Review material and item specifications to identify material and process complexities. This task includes the review and evaluation of assembly drawings, schematics, bills of material, spec drawings, tooling, printed wiring board manufacturing files, and related process instructions or standards
Analyze Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) responses from solicited vendors based on pricing, capability to perform the required work, delivery commitments, terms and conditions, and technical/manufacturing capabilities to ensure they will meet both HiARC and the client’s requirements
Ensure that information about the vendors is provided to HiARC Operations and HiARC Quality Assurance for the vendor to be placed on the HiARC approved supplier list
Be the point person to answer all vendor related questions to both the client, Operations and Quality Assurance
Be the point person to answer all vendor questions and provide information to the vendor to ensure their ability to supply materials or items to HiARC Operations to meet the project’s schedule
Be the voice of the supplier on the project team
Work with the HiARC and client project teams and the vendor to identify and document future cost reduction opportunities
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors' degree with 8 or more years of experience in sourcing and purchasing in a contract manufacturing environment
Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to procurement and sourcing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong supplier relationships
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, dealing with new challenges every day
Preferred
Experience in an FDA regulated industry
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Company
Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.
1001-5000 employees
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