Janicki Industries is an cutting-edge, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State. Position Description It is the responsibility of the Procurement Specialist to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Janicki Industries. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for meeting cost, quality and delivery goals and providing the highest levels of customer service; coordinating closely with the Materials, Operations, Engineering and Quality functions to ensure Suppliers meet or exceed Janicki Industries Quality and Delivery Objectives.
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for interfacing with materials and operations teams to manage and plan inventory levels.
Evaluate supplier production capacity, equipment capability, workforce availability, and scalability
Align supplier capacity with forecasted demand and fabrication schedules
Conduct regular capacity reviews with key suppliers to identify constraints and growth limitations
Assess supplier technical capabilities relative to fabrication requirements (e.g., machining tolerances, welding certifications, composite layup processes, etc.)
Participate in make-vs-buy analysis with consideration of supplier capacity and internal workload
Communicate rolling forecasts and long-range capacity needs to strategic suppliers
Generates purchase orders, maintains data and coordinates