Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement process within the organization. Your primary goal will be to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality. You will collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs, negotiate with suppliers, and develop strategies to optimize the purchasing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

· Perform and manage day-to-day execution of the purchasing function.

· Develop purchasing strategies, partner with suppliers, negotiate discounts.

· Analyze market and delivery conditions to advise business managers of procurement strategies.

· Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, departmental quality improvement, and improved efficiency.

· Perform supplier risk assessments.

· Assist and participate in cross-functional teams for problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

· Enhance procurement process and system robustness by proposing, implementing, and standardizing best practices.

· Promote knowledge sharing within LISI Aerospace group including lessons learned, best practice, and other benchmarking.

· Respond to contract administration audits and implement changes as appropriate based on audit recommendations.

· Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Purchasing.

· Relies on knowledge, experience and judgment based on procurement practices to plan and accomplish goals.

· Understand, monitor, and follow applicable law, policies, and procedures in accordance with company purchasing policy.

· Participates on cross Procurement Operation teams when requested to coordinate the day-to-day or strategic demands, needs and requirements of the business for materials, goods and services.

· Develops and agrees with suppliers on specific performance commitments.

· Recommends appropriate metrics for assigned commodities to drive supplier and commodity specific performance goals.

· Works collaboratively as a business partner with all other departments, locations, management to address opportunities and mange supplier relationships.

· Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.

· Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.

· Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

· Continually seeks opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Analytical – Ability to analyze and understand complex information, product specification, and critical technical information. Able to scrutinize information providing succinct information on risks and proposed actions

Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to procurement of goods and services. Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others.

· Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation. Strong interpersonal skills required with Supplier/Customer conflict resolution.

· Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization.

· Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

· Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

· Cost Consciousness – Works within the direction of the department’s resources; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

· Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

· Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position leads a staff of three – one Purchasing Agent, and two Senior Buyers.

May assist in the technical coaching of trainees &/or other Team Members.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience

· B.S. Degree in Business or related field.

· Minimum of five (5) years of Procurement/Purchasing experience is required in a fast paced manufacturing environment

· Or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the following application software: Database; Internet; Inventory; Manufacturing; Spreadsheet and Word Processing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Safety and Environmental

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, instructions, guidelines and golden rules
• Ensure that the HSE procedures and instructions of his/her department are always adapted and updated
• Ensure the acquisition and maintenance of HSE skills of its employees in relation to the tasks performed by its teams
• Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good condition and operates safely. If this is not the case, he/she will ensure that protective measures are taken and/or that the equipment is consigned
• Identify and deal with HSE risk situations during the appropriate PSM
• Manage emergency situations with the help of the fist aiders and first response team members
• Relay and lead HSE communication within his/her teams
• Ensure that the necessary resources are available to guarantee the preservation of the health and safety of the people in his/her department
• Ensure that the necessary resources are made available to guarantee the limitation of the environmental impact of his/her department
• Within his/her scope, implement actions to achieve the site's HSE objectives