Our client, a leading force in global advanced engineering solutions for aerospace and transportation industries, is on the hunt for an exceptional individual to fill the role of Senior Procurement Manager. This is your chance to guide their dynamic procurement teams to unparalleled success! Get ready to take action, handpicking suppliers, mastering negotiations, and ensuring top-notch On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance. You'll also be the plant director's right hand person as a cross functional leader with management teams across Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, HR, and beyond. Ready to join us on this procurement endeavor!
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the procurement team at the location, ensuring efficient workflows and high performance.
- Conduct sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and execution of agreements to meet daily business requirements.
- Oversee project teams and initiatives, driving successful outcomes and adherence to timelines.
- Spearhead process improvements within the procurement function, leveraging expertise to enhance efficiency.
- Provide support for commodity management, including implementing process improvements and integrating suppliers.
- Assist in the implementation of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and continuous improvement efforts.
- Act as a key liaison with senior management teams in Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, HR, and more.
- Support the plant manager in leadership duties, serving as a trusted advisor and right-hand person.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in Procurement Management, demonstrating a track record of success.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace or related industry.
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with raw materials, metals, nuts and bolts, sheet metals, etc., is highly desirable.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Possesses a high sense of urgency, accountability, and dedication to driving results.
