Procurement Manager at a Large Manufacturing Company - 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