JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills and a proven record of successfully executing and managing staff in the following areas: international procurement, logistics management, e-business initiatives, strategic sourcing, small business plans and cost reduction techniques.

• Provide leadership in a fast-paced environment to ensure expectations are exceeded relative to delivery, quality, cost, inventory and growth objectives
• Develop and implement aggressive material cost targets using a strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis and supply base negotiations
• Establish a global supply base to provide a product that meets annual quality, delivery, and cost expectations
• Support the negotiation and supplier selection process to facilitate VMI, Inventory reduction, and establish best practices for make/buy objectives
• Ownership of Physical Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, and MRP System Management for Buying actions
• Execute commodity sourcing strategies, lead / support key contract negotiations and strategic supplier performance reviews
• Provide in-depth material management expertise to achieve world-class performance levels within the supply chain
• Lead interaction between Suppliers and Engineering to drive total cost productivity through concise and clear specifications that meet identified needs
• Selection and removal of suppliers in support of performance objectives, or manufacturing strategies

Establish long-term pricing with suppliers in support of objectives, and program profitability expectations
B.S. in Supply Chain Management or related field
5-9 years of experience in procurement and sourcing role in a production environment in support of complex components, fabrications, and machined parts

ITAR and Military/Aerospace experience preferred

• Professional Certifications are a plus – APICS
• Intimate knowledge of ERP configuration, manufacturing processes and systems
• Strong understanding of the make/buy process, FAI and extensive experience with an ERP systems
• Experience in establishing new suppliers and the documentation and approvals required by OEMs
• Demonstrated ability to manage and drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams
• Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills
• Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrix environment satisfying multiple customers
• Daily engaged management of staff to achieve departmental and company goals and objectives

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Computer literacy in a MRP system (Oracle a plus), Microsoft Office
Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso