Purchasing Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for all activities related to ongoing Supplier management and the procurement of materials, supplies and services, both direct and indirect. Responsibilities include the staffing, supervision, training, motivation and annual performance review of all subordinates. Individual tasks include subcontract management, negotiating subcontracts and agreements, creating and reporting against small business plans, developing procurement strategies that control and optimize costs, and approving purchase orders. Must maintain compliance with the Comprehensive Purchasing System Review (CPSR) government approved defense article procurement systems. Defense industry experience and knowledge of applicable FAR / DFAR clauses is required. Works closely with the Materials / Planning departments and suppliers to optimize inventory levels and minimize lead times. Relevant purchased technologies include electronic components / circuit boards, fabricated metal and composite parts, heat exchangers, controllers, gears, motors, coating services, and others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or university or equivalent; and 5 to 7 years related experience and / or training. APICS or ISM coursework desired.
In addition, business experience in purchasing, preferably in defense environment desired. Must be knowledgeable in government regulations covering procurement (FAR) and flow down requirements. Prior supervisory and management experience required.
The Purchasing department is a fast paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, to manage multiple projects, and to continually meet deadlines. Experience in aerospace / defense manufacturing environment desired. Should be familiar with UCC / FAR and DFAR requirements. Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies and procedures, and an understanding of manufacturing processes. Direct experience in procurement of repair services, facility maintenance, operations, machined parts, MIL-SPEC hardware, calibration and metal finishes required. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications required.