RESPONSIBILITES:

• Quote and manage all rented and owned equipment across all ABL sites (Forklifts, Trucks, Generators, Shipping Containers, ISO Tanks, etc.)
• Arrange all scheduled maintenance and recertification for all rental and owned equipment across all ABL sites.
• Monitor and respond to Site Commodity trackers.
• Quote and purchase all Commodities (Gases & Propellants) for all ABL test and launch sites.
• Track and document the location and status of all company commodity assets (rented & owned).
• Lead comprehensive sourcing lifecycle from RFQ to contract execution.
• Drive ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvements.
• Coordinate all incoming deliveries of commodities and return of empty equipment for refill and return shipment to each site.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a commodity inventory strategy that supports ABL’s supply chain.
• Liaison with various teams across the organization including Production, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
• Establish, manage, and maintain external relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and present tailored supplier strategies to senior level leadership.
• Analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Responsible for overall relationship with one or multiple strategic accounts across all given commodity vendors and equipment vendors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Ability to evaluate procurement bids in accordance with established criteria
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality
• Knowledge of internal and external auditing
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement
• Ability to add something unique and positive to our team
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or comparable purchasing experience
• Possess an established track record of procuring multiple commodities within an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with complex supply chain and logistics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require long hours and weekend work when needed 
• Position may require domestic travel up to 10%