Purpose of Role:
The company supplies complex metal components to the commercial aerospace, energy, and defense industries.
The Purchasing role leads and supports the division’s business development goals through the management of purchasing all material to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
Assure all activities of the department meet EHS policies and guidelines
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, support proposal activities, shipping and receiving
Hands-on purchasing to support manufacturing operations
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors such as product cost or quality
Implement new or improved supply chain processes to increase efficiency or performance
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities
Identify new sources of purchasing and services and ensure they are qualified to perform
Prepare and approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
Maintain records in the ERP system of items purchased, costs, and deliveries
Review unacceptable goods/services with outside vendors, monitor shipments, and resolve related problems
Define, manage, and optimize all activities for making purchasing and information flow
Advise on production schedules when required, collaborating with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Business Development
Confer with site associates and vendors to coordinate production and shipping activities
Assure suppliers meet all supplier quality management system requirements
Work with the manufacturing, engineering, and quality team to review and monitor supply chain demands for successful new product development
Advocate a safe and professional work environment
Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork with all functional disciplines/departmentsPerson Specification:
5+ years of progressive supply chain/purchasing management experience, preferably in the manufacturing of metal components
Understanding of financial documents, ERP systems (preferably experience with Epicor), Microsoft Office
Qualified in Supply Chain Management or a related disciplineKey Skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; a succinct verbal and written communication style
Humility, integrity, and respect; the unique ability to balance the need to be self-assured with the equally important need to communicate and manage effectively to appropriate outcomes
Astute, with strong business acumen and the pragmatic ability to recognize the effect of decisions on the customer and business
Ability to manage up, down, and work well with peers, with the ability to push back without alienating othersHours of Operation:
08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 - 13:00 Friday