Sr Manager Procurement

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Master's Degree preferred. 8 years progressively responsible experience in procurement or contracts to include 2 years' experience managing professional level employees.

Position Purpose:

Manages and controls the purchasing and strategic sourcing activities including but not limited to new product and continued business development. Provides guidance and supervision to purchasing employees. Researches, develops and implements cost-effective and efficient procedures to purchase more sophisticated commodities and services, requiring unique design, development or administrative effort in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ensures achievement of Corporate and organizational goals. Ensure adherence to approved budgets by monitoring procurement activities and controlling costs. Accountable for maintaining the engagement of the team by establishing an environment of collaboration, responsiveness, and creating a culture of development where employees are supported in seeking growth opportunities and guiding team to high quality performance.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current at seller .
2. Negotiates optimum delivery schedules and ensures best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions; communicates with departments such as Program Office, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Product Support and/or Legal to ensure their requirements are met .
3. Writes and administers definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, and enters into contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations .
4. Monitors supplier performance and prepares reports and other records pertaining to items purchased, cost, delivery, product performance, and/or inventories .
5. Supports purchasing and sourcing activities and directs department quality control procedures .
6. Manages direct strategic category relationships including execution against contractual requirements, new product introductions and continued business development .
7. Manages existing supplier agreements and establishing and executing strategies for the sourcing and development of new suppliers .
8. Manages project risk to ensure accurate supplier and material costs are utilized and represents procurement in Sourcing Strategy meetings .
9. Coordinates purchasing objectives with all related company functions .
10. Performs material tracing functions for all purchased items including action to achieve acceptable delivery, as well as constant current status of purchased parts at the supplier .
11. Responsible to proactively assess, manage, and mitigate risk in their assigned supply chain to ensure continuity of supply .
12. Utilizes continuous improvement and best practices to drive results .
13. Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
14. Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members .
15. Establish & cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Significant expertise in dealing with complex procurements.
2. Detailed knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
3. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.