Purchasing Manager - AssemblyTimes Microwave Systems • Wallingford, CT, US
Purchasing Manager - Assembly
Times Microwave Systems • Wallingford, CT, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionHigh-level leadership and decision-making skills Strong leadership presence to motivate, influence, and train Lean practices and tools – able to move from the theoretical to practical implementation Able to interact with a variety of company functions and a diverse group of personalities Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact well with suppliers Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills High sense of urgency Proficient in MS Office suite Proficient with ERP software and reporting tools; Oracle preferred
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Purchasing Manager - Assembly provides leadership to the Purchasing team at the Wallingford, CT location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive Strategic procurement activities
- Support the GM and the Executive team in the gathering and analysis of spend and investment for key programs and ensure alignment with vision of company business and growth strategies
- Be up to speed on upcoming programs and opportunities to ensure best procurement decisions are made early in the process
- Maintain close alignment with Engineering to ensure the procurement aspect of "design for manufacturing" is considered and integrated into future designs
- Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps
- Place PO's & expedite materials
- Drive total cost of ownership TCO reduction, through joint process improvements with suppliers
- Create process to Identify and lead implementation of sourcing strategies such as vendor consolidation, annual contracts, and contracted volume-based price reductions
- Develop formal Commodity Strategies such as spot buys, forward buys or forward contracting
- Measure and identify commodity risk profile of key suppliers. Provide updates to the Executive team
- Perform periodic vendor audits to ensure supplier quality, on-time delivery, and continuous supplier base improvements are being achieved
- Develop RFP's and negotiate new contracts with commodity suppliers to ensure cost reduction and service improvements
- Research and Identify potential new suppliers
- Identify areas where single source supply is a risk
- Develop and review AVL – Quality
- Handle communications and negotiations with suppliers
- Develop and maintain matrix showing key suppliers and associated supply agreement status
- Create a core process to ensure strategic procurement includes the proper due diligence and integration needed for long-term master contracts
- Create standardized metrics that are shared with suppliers on a regular basis with targets and action log
- Create and report on TCO metrics for key suppliers
- Provide the necessary management, tracking and reporting on supplier quality programs
Qualifications / Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
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Purchasing Manager • Wallingford, CT, US