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Barnes AerospaceCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in indirect procurement, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation while driving cost savings and process efficiencies. Proficient in analyzing spend data and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Indirect Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSpend AnalysisMicrosoft Excel Proficiency
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Purchase assigned indirect materials, supplies, equipment, and services at favorable total cost while meeting quality, delivery, service, and supply-continuity requirements
- Negotiate contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, pricing, service levels, renewals, and other commercial terms
- Support negotiation and administration of complex agreements
- Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvements, and process efficiencies
- Lead sourcing activities, including requirements gathering, supplier research, RFx events, bid analysis, supplier selection recommendations, and implementation support
- Identify opportunities to reduce supplier fragmentation and consolidate spend
- Partner with Accounts Payable, requisitioners, and suppliers to resolve purchase-order, receipt, invoice, and payment discrepancies
- Create and track purchase orders and follow up on supplier commitments
- Monitor purchasing trends and inventory requirements where applicable
- Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, compliance, and corrective actions
- Maintain purchasing and supplier records, sourcing documentation, savings, and contract milestones
- Communicate progress and recommendations to stakeholders
- Build partnerships with stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Legal, and other functions
- Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, ethical standards, and contracting requirements
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems
- Travel approximately 15% to 25% as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial role
- Indirect procurement experience is preferred
- Ability to manage purchase requirements, lead RFx activities, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and support supplier performance management
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including spend analysis, price benchmarking, total cost of ownership, and basic business-case development
- Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
- Sound judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to balance cost, risk, quality, service, and business requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, global environment while escalating issues appropriately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Familiarity with WAVE, Coupa, Power BI, or similar procurement and analytics tools and AI is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
- Must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements; documentation and export-license assessment may be required for access to controlled information or technology
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
- Pet insurance
- Work-life support resources
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Hard Skills
PurchasingProcurementSourcingRFx ActivitiesSupplier Performance ManagementCost SavingsTotal Cost Of OwnershipPrice BenchmarkingBusiness-Case DevelopmentInventory Management
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailJudgmentRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)Power BIWAVECoupa
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainCommercial RoleStakeholder EngagementComplianceExport-Control Requirements