Role Description Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service. Qualifications - Two to Four years relevant experience - Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Educational requirements may vary by geography. Requirements - Procures goods and services in support of the business operations. - Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume. - Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. - Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. - Initiates purchases driven through MRP process. - Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors. - Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life. - Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management. - Tracks forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel. - Updates standard costs for assigned parts. - Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs. - Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material. - Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply. - Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management. - Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action. - Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. - Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings. - Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements. - Develops and documents audit procedures and plans for Procurement to ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures. - Ensures audit readiness among all purchasing personnel. - Coordinates and conducts internal self-audits and ISO reviews. - Action audit findings to clear audit exposures. Benefits - This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. - Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. - Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

• responsible for procuring goods, materials, components, and services necessary for production and operations • ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery • involves strategic sourcing • supplier management • fostering strong internal and external relationships

• procure goods, materials, components, and services necessary for production • ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery • involve in strategic sourcing and supplier management • foster strong internal and external relationships

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for optics, optical assemblies, and precision components • Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies, in accordance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policy • Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers • Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; perform cost/price analysis • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing initiatives • Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness • Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to ensure alignment with program objectives and contract requirements • Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans • Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing activities and documentation • Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times • Ensure accurate and timely input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) • Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations