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Your role will involve identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials while maintaining the highest quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and strengthen national defense capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nSupplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly\n\nSourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability. Continuously seek new suppliers to ensure a diversified supply base\n\nNegotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality standards\n\nCost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency within the supply chain\n\nInventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and work closely with other departments to ensure adequate stock levels to support production schedules while minimizing excess inventory\n\nRisk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of supply\n\nCompliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards, especially those related to defense contracts\n\nCollaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure alignment and support project goals and timelines\n\nContinuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and supply chain processes\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field\n\nExperience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within the defense or maritime industry\n\nStrong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills\n\nFamiliarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus\n\nProficiency in procurement software and tools\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\n\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\n\nSaronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\n\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\n\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\n\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan\n\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\n\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\n\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\n\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. 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