The Business Solution Specialist is a subject matter expert who understands the defense market and can differentiate the most compliant and competitive technology suppliers for defense projects. This role requires building strong supplier relationships and understanding products related to weapons, ammunitions, missiles, unmanned systems, and subsystems. The specialist orchestrates the best solutions with competitive prices and hands them over to the stakeholders.
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Key Accountability
- Assess client RFP technical requirements and identify suitable products and solutions.
- Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting stringent requirements, including adherence to quality standards.
- Conduct supplier technical reviews, evaluations, and perform technical bid analysis.
- Work with the procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies for technical components, materials, and services for defense projects.
- Collaborate closely with end users and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and specifications.
- Regularly meet with suppliers and keep up to date with new technology and trends.
- Attend exhibitions and manage relationships with key suppliers.
- Monitor market trends and lead benchmarking for defense applications.
- Report and maintain the tracker sheet (bi-weekly, quarterly, yearly).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in the defense industry, technical sourcing, or solution management.
- Strong knowledge of defense products, including weapons, missiles, UAVs, ammunition, radars, and electro-optical systems.
- Experience in supplier evaluation, technical bid analysis, and sourcing.
- Strong supplier relationship, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel for supplier meetings and industry events.
