Mgr, Procurement

Job Title : Procurement Manager

Location : Simi Valley, CA onsite no remote options, no relocation

Job Type : Direct Hire

Notes :

• MUST have Bachelor's degree
• We need someone with a very strong background in supply chain and management. We've had a few candidates go through the interview process but the management piece is our struggle point.
• SAP experienced preferred
• Prior Aerospace / Manufacturing preferred

Job Description

• The Procurement Manager leads the staff and the procurement activities within a business unit.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs various complex procurement and material processes from the initial proposal efforts through the delivery of the end product.
• Ensures that the procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws (domestic / international), regulations, and management objectives.

Job Core Responsibilities

Manages supplier cost, quality, and delivery, driving resolution within the site team and, where necessary, escalating for additional support;

implement actions to resolve supplier non-conformance issues. Supports sourcing of new products and new product introduction activities in line with policies, processes, and strategy as assigned.

• Organizes, directs and implements cost reduction activities to ensure maximum return to the division for minimum expenditures
• Implements processes to manage risk within the supply chain and monitors procurement procedures to comply with government laws (domestic / international), regulations, and company policy
• Manages contractual differences between purchase order requirements and supplier performance; establishes contractual obligations, while ensuring compliance with laws and truth in negotiations
• Raises orders and expedite deliveries to support site manufacturing needs; support and implement inventory reduction actions to meet inventory goals.
• Participates in site-specific procurement and supplier quality development when required including but not limited to when materials or services procured are unique to the site or to support new program introduction.
• Monitors the changing marketplace and work-around plans to avoid negative impact on corporate cost and delivery performance objectives
• Plans tactics and strategies for negotiations of subcontracts to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitation
• Develop and deploy (in conjunction with Division and group teams) Procurement processes and practices to drive continuous improvement and aligned activities across.
• Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations

Job Specifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree is required in supply chain, procurement
• Year's Experience : min years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain

Required skills :

• Excellent facilitation and project management skills with the ability to lead the procurement team and drive tasks to completion
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace / manufacturing environment
• Understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic / international) relating to procurement
• Experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success negotiating with a variety of suppliers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
30+ days ago