Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .

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Duties/Responsibilities
Participates in product development cycle in partnership with design engineering from concept stage through production pilot for mass production.
Works collaboratively with internal program teams quality contracts and other functional areas to understand unique supply chain needs to support customer program and commodity strategies.
Source and evaluate supplier quotes select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price delivery quality service and most competitive solution.
Acta as the primary point of contact for program specific suppliers.
Facilitates supplier business relationships requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
Works closely with the program teams during the proposal phase to support supply chain and contractual requirements and compliance.
Works closely with the program team and quality in the development of the Bill of Materials (BOM) to include supplier sourcing and obtaining the necessary documentation to ensure compliance and advise on material selection based on supplier performance and risk assessments.
Works closely with the supplier management team in completing comprehensive supplier due diligence to ensure compliance.
Manages respective PO data maintenance in MRP/ERP environment and works in partnership with AP to resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
Acts as liaison with material master vendor management and accounts payable to ensure data integrity of purchased components suppliers and payment terms in ERP system.
Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims rejections losses return of materials over shipments cancellations and engineering changes.
Monitors tracks and updates order status and is the primary contact to support NPI.
Identify risks and works closely with manager to negotiates strategic supplier agreements.
Other supply chain related tasks as necessary to include but not limited to logistics and inventory support.

Skills/Abilities
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Requires strong written oral communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Power Point and word applications.
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS acquisition requirements and related clauses.
Self-starter capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Education
Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or related field required.

Experience
3-5 years of relevant experience in a supply chain role.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Current in scope Secret security clearance is required.

Top Secret security clearance is desired.

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