Procurement Specialist IV

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals' tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Perform specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures and FAR/DFARS Regulations; using best value evaluation, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Lead and mentor procurement team.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations and CPSR compliance.
• Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed, to support manufacturing requirements. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• Assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.
• Lead and provide work guidance to other employees in the department.
• Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
• Will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.

• Preferred BA/BS in related field
• Minimum of AA/AS Degree or equivalent years of experience
• 7-10 years' experience in related discipline.
• CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment.
• Experience with LTA's / VPA's and VMI agreements.
• Experience strategic sourcing from overseas vendors

• US Citizenship is required
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Attention to detail, takes initiative and comfortable working in a high tempo environment

• Approximately 30% travel
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options