Sourcing Agent I

The Sourcing Coordinator – The Sourcing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the CMS Platform team by preparing formal bids for potential CMS contracts both in the US and international locations. Sending RFQs to the appropriate Vendors for various aerospace chemicals and consumables. Ensuring all returned quotes contain pricing, availability, MOQ, additional fees, specification details and any other pertinent information required.
Project management – working closely with the CMS Platform and ASC Network teams and/or our existing clients, understanding their requests, analyzing their requests for new products, and obtaining competitive pricing. Collaborating with the CMS Implementation team and CMS customer to ensure all products, pricing, and planning data are set-up in a timely manner before target go-live date.
He/she must have flexibility to work independently without step-by-step direction while maintaining a strong team environment. He/she must have proven ability to measure, analyze, improve, and control key process characteristics that most strongly influence customer satisfaction. The incumbent must be an excellent communicator and leader of internal cross-functional teams and suppliers.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with some limited supply chain and/or sourcing experience, and a high-level understanding of the project management process.
Excel skills required, proficient to expert level
Aerospace/ chemical sourcing experience preferred
Procurement history preferred
Contacts supplier, secures bids, and reviews bids with supervisor before placing orders. Expedites the orders by suppliers to meet production. May substitute some items without approval. Has authority to commit organization to purchases up to a moderate dollar amount. Under general supervision, responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies.