Buying & Compliance Manager

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

Seeking a Buying & Compliance Manager for the SEAKR Procurement team responsible for complete purchasing and supply base management using approved suppliers for assigned commodities.  SEAKR is a growing consumer of highly specialized electronic and mechanical material and services in the aerospace industry. 

• This position will serve as the Buying Manager over a team of approximately 8 direct reports Buyers and the overall Compliance Manager for all for the procurement packages (both PO’s and Subcontracts).  This manager position will require driving the execution of best practices and tools, and workload balancing across numerous different commodity areas for this team.  The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in a variety of Supply Chain and Non-Supply Chain areas, including, but not limited to:  Strategic sourcing and source cultivation, Material End-to-End Process management, Supply Chain-to-Program integration, Sales forecasting, Negotiation proficiency, Supply Chain Compliance, creativity and ingenuity.
• As the Compliance manager this individual will be responsible for:
  • Performance of periodic Pre/Post-Award Audits on Procurement packages
  • Provide Subject matter Expertise in all aspects of Supply Chain Compliance
  • Support/Lead any Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
  • Remaining up to date on FAR/DFAR regulations

Qualifications

Required:

• Eight (8) Years of experience including, with Procurement/Subcontracts under US Government contract(s)
• Eight (8) years of experience with and strong knowledge of government regulations (FAR, DFARs, etc.)
• Experience/Familiarity with Government Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
• Demonstrated ability to display good judgement and solve problems in the absence of an obvious clear path.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards regardless of the circumstance.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow for successful work in a diverse environment with numerous internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated willingness to prioritize the success and goodwill of the team over one’s own self-interest.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others in an authentic, respectful and compassionate way to help the organization reach its potential both individually and as a whole.
• Candidate must have either a Bachelor’s Degree (with a strong preference towards degrees in Business or Engineering Disciplines) or a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

 Desired:

• Experience in Procurement/Subcontract package audits
• Experience in developing and delivering training to ensure compliance.
• Experience with Public Law requirements
• Previous Team Lead or Management Experience
• Working Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Strong knowledge of IFS
• Familiar with ERP/Procurement systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, Macros, etc.)
• Knowledge of Engineering-Driven Demand, Supplier Relationships, Costing, Contract and Inventory Management
• Strong level of Self-Awareness and how their actions impact others.
• Demonstrated strong ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Experience effectively developing and negotiating proper Terms and Conditions (T&C’s) for a given Program.
• Experience interpreting and flowing down prime contract requirements to suppliers
• Experience effectively negotiating and Managing large-scale $10M Purchase Order / Subcontract Agreements.
• Proposal experience; preferably government contract related proposals, coordinating across the PMO, IPT, FEOTB for required proposal inputs.
• Understanding of Supply Chain process, policies, and responsibilities both in execution and in proposal construction and being able spread that knowledge across the greater Proposal Team.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or other Business-related field.
• Experience with a variety of agreements: Teaming, Bidding, and PIAs/NDAs.
• Experience Managing Supply Chain Risks & Opportunities
• Pre-Existing US Government Security Clearance
• Exemplify to and train others how to Maintain accuracy of procurement records and related documents in compliance with FAR and DFAR requirements and best practices (i.e. cost analyses, price analyses, sole source justifications and other foundational procurement tasks.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $120,000-150,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required