Procurement Manager at Fadac Resources

Procurement Manager
This individual is directly responsible for the efficiency and flow of the stock room and inventory to support all production and engineering requirements.  Requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.  This individual will interact with all departments and management levels.  Required computer abilities include an understanding of database logic and a moderate level of expertise with the software programs Word and Excel.  This individual must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to manage the procurement of materials and services at the lowest cost, in the most efficient manner possible.
• Manage purchase orders for assigned commodities or customers’ production requirements, and related manufacturing supplies, based on MRP demands as well as exception requirements.
• Manage RFQ’s and evaluate supplier bids and contracts.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and place blanket PO’s where appropriate and cost effective.
• Coordinate supplier involvement in product development efforts.
• Manage the qualification of new suppliers.
• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality including on-time deliveries.
• Work with Quality Assurance and Engineering to resolve quality challenges.
• Work with finance to resolve potential invoice/PO variances.
• Continuously train members of the procurement team in all aspects of purchasing.
• Forecast, plan, schedule and order for long lead items and/or critical components to complete projects along multiple paths and timelines (production builds, custom builds, and R&D).
• Responsible for creating and updating part lists/BOMs from multiple sources for use by engineering, production staff and internal purchasing requirements
• Coordinate BOM updates and part revisions with vendors
• Oversee proper use and maintenance of the inventory database
• Resolve resource/materials conflicts and determine priorities
• Review of materials for adherence to specifications/requirements
• Anticipate needs when possible to support unexpected requirements
• Oversee all purchases for accuracy, based on requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A certification in supply chain management will be an added advantage.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in a contract manufacturing environment as a buyer, involved in turnkey projects.
• Minimum 3 years managing procurement staff of 3 or more buyers.

Special Skills or other Requirements:

• Experienced in procuring all local as well as imported items of Rigid
• Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer’s data sheets, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Ability to negotiate favorable terms and continuously improve pricing for materials and services.
• Demonstrated hands-on approach and an ability to work effectively in a team-based environment across all levels of organization.
• Proven track record of positive and long-standing relationships with vendors and suppliers