Job Location : Melbourne,FL, USA
Description The Role: **To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.**The Ideal Candidate: Will have the correct balance of intellectually curiosity and be enthusiastic about exploring the unknown Have a bias for action and own a proven track record of getting results Be prepared to make mistakes but learn from them, be open to feedback and willing to be coached Will have a desire to advance in the business, this may be into lateral roles in an effort to gain a broad business perspectiveRole & Responsibilities Optimize commodity spending and provide Year over Year (YoY) annual savings through cost reductions, cost avoidance and operational improvements. Recommend cost saving proposals through negotiations, Value Analysis, Long Term Supply Agreements, competitive knowledge, make-versus-buy analysis, resourcing/dual sourcing opportunities, last time buy and supplier Value Engineering activities Understanding of price justification, negotiation methods and techniques, manufacturing processes, industry standards Manage commercial relations with the supply base including quotation analysis, negotiations, supplier nomination, production procurement, contract development, production purchase orders and deliveries Supports production operations to assure uninterrupted supply to Depot Repair and production lines Arrange commercial agreements with optimal lot sizes to support business strategies Ensures that all purchasing activities are executed to achieve the short- and long-term business strategy along with the operating and financial objectives Select or assist in the selection of vendors who deliver the highest quality, low cost and on time service Facilitate vendor quality and capability improvements Participate actively in a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on continuous improvement activitiesMinimum Education/Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in business/engineering or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred Prefer minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar industry role Proficiency using Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required Shift -not applicable- Citizenship RequirementsExempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Open Date 7/24/2025 About the Organization Are you looking for a career that allows big business ability, and small business agility? A company with a family like feel, where you will truly love your job? Look no further! Extant Aerospace is located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and Port Canaveral. Extant manufactures and supplies complex electronic assemblies to the DoD and international customers for military and commercial applications. Extant also provides licensing and obsolescence management services for legacy electronics systems. Extant is growing in the exciting field of commercial aviation and aerospace, and is looking for experienced personnel to help guide us to success! For additional information, please visit our website at www.ExtantAerospace.com EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export controlled products and related data without restriction. EmpIDNone Specified supervisorUIDNone Specified This position is currently accepting applications.