Procurement Specialist - CAI : Job Details

Procurement Specialist

CAI

Job Location : Baton Rouge,LA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-28T07:07:17Z

Job Description :

Job ID Number

R6023

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

As Procurement Specialist you will execute the 12-month plan and long-term strategy when sourcing NPI Projects BOM/components of Cable Assembly, PCBA, Machining, Forming, Molding, Stamping, Contract Manufacturing, and Semiconductor categories.

Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist . This position will be full-time and remote .

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

What You'll Do

  • Drive Global NPI RFQs to success and source all intended purchased components of the BOM with the best total landed cost to client and time to market

  • Recommend the best supplier in Sourcing Committees to the Project Team using the QCOST supplier selection scorecard methodology

  • Develop and deliver a resilient supply chain implementing dual sourcing and consignment inventory stocking agreements

  • Triangulate the scope of each new NPI Project to a Procurement Award Opportunity and manage project to completion supporting cross-functional teams to enable NPI completion

  • Align with NPI Leaders and Global Category Leaders to improve total landed cost of existing business spend in NPI RFQs

  • Execute RFQs (ITAR projects and Automotive oriented projects/applications)

  • Prepare supplier negotiations with the NPI leaders and global category leader using market data analysis, negotiable lever identification, target values, storyline, negotiation actions plan and scheduling

  • Send and review award letter to awarded suppliers to ensure best terms are fully agreed by suppliers

  • Analyze should cost, total cost of ownership analysis, make vs buy decisions for each BOM component intended to be sourced

  • Work Cross-Functionally to execute VA/VE and related material productivity initiatives during the development phase of each project before SOP with awarded suppliers

  • Create info-records and sourcing lists, coordinate suppliers tools PO and samples PO and other administrative activities

What You'll Need

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance

  • 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations functions

  • Strong negotiation and category strategy experience with track record of driving supplier performance improvement

  • Project Management Experience

  • Cable Assembly, PCBA, Machining, Forming, Contract Manufacturing, or Semiconductor sourcing / industry experience in global, high complexity and mix, manufacturing environments

  • Motivated individual who aggressively works to improve metrics and has the ability to learn quickly in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision

  • Experience working in a global environment and is comfortable presenting to a diverse audience, including senior management

  • Experience leading cross-functional discussions and negotiations, including in high-pressure or challenging situations

  • Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking English language

Preferred

  • Master's Degree is a plus

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

The pay range for this position is $ 43.15/hr to 55.14/per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) ### ####.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.

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