Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Job Description

**About the Role**

The Procurement Specialist is a key member of the Supply Chain team at Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd. This role is responsible for the category management, sourcing, and procurement of mechanical and electronic components from external vendors. The Procurement Specialist will manage on-time delivery and technical and vendor quality issues.

**Primary Duties:**

* Analyze specifications and drawings to source and request quotes for supply of make-to-order materials and components for EOS Defence System production requirements.
* Liaise with relevant EOS DS stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure all required information is available to complete the RFQ and purchase process.
* Select appropriate vendors for the supply of make-to-order materials in accordance with the Category Plan.
* Negotiate pricing and lead time with selected vendors to meet project and production requirements.
* Maintain awareness of vendor lead times to deliver items critical to production.
* Negotiate changes to lead times with vendors as required.
* Work with Production Planners to ensure adequate stock levels are held to align with the Production Schedule to meet company objectives.
* Create an appropriate delivery schedule when raising Purchase Orders (quantity, batch, and delivery dates) to meet Production demand.
* Where the requirement to onboard new suppliers is identified, undertake vendor checks and onboarding activities.
* Expedite open orders with vendors to meet required delivery dates, including liaising with vendors to understand delays and keeping the ERP system and stakeholders up to date with amended delivery dates.
* Communicate with vendors regarding specification and quality issues and request concessions from EOS DS' Engineering stakeholders.
* Communicate quality inspection requirements to vendors.

**About Us**

Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd is an ASX listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets. Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes, and beam directors, and precision mechanisms. With our headquarters in Canberra and a growing global workforce, we are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter.

**Benefits**

* 9-Day Fortnight
* Structured friendly and supportive team
* Learning and development opportunities
* Opportunities for further career development
* Free Parking
* Paid parental leave

**About You**

* Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
* Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing trade or degree qualification.
* APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly regarded.
* CIPS accreditations highly regarded.

**How to Apply**

If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to contribute to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly, we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation.

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