JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes and controls the strategic and tactical acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual complexity through leadership of a cross-functional commodity team, using analytically formulated supply management strategies to assure quality, delivery, and cost performance goals are met.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Works independently to develop and apply a strategic commodity plan, analytically and strategically defining a preferred supplier base for highly technical and/or contractually complex commodities.
· Leads a Supply Chain Management Commodity Team comprised of representatives from Purchasing and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance, etc. to solve strategic supply problems, gain cross-functional involvement and "buy-in” of solutions to satisfy all needs of internal customers
· Negotiates performance-based, preferred supplier agreements, to provide incentive for continuous supplier improvement. Advises supervision on strategic plans.
· Defines metrics and baseline supplier performance to adequately measure continuous supplier improvement.
· Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in highly technically and/or contractually complex new products parts design using the supplier’s expertise to optimize quality and producibility.
· Manages continuous supplier improvement, regularly reevaluating quality and performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
· Leads Purchasing personnel to assist in the research, development, and implementation of solutions to supply issues.
· Maintains current knowledge on any trends by personal contact, supplier research, industry information, etc.
· Develops and/or approves improvements in Purchasing Department policies and procedures. Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned procurement personnel.
· Serves as a mentor to develop Purchasing personnel, fosters an environment of productivity and continual learning.
· Leads or coordinates Purchasing personnel in various buying functions including;
o Interviewing supplier representatives and developing new sources.
o Arranging approved supplier contact with responsible technical and managerial personnel in other departments.
o Expediting the delivery of critical items.
o Settling supplier and Cessna claims.
o Coordination with other departments regarding new programs.
o Driving resolution on recurring issues; including part shortages, quality issues, and reliability problems.
JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes and controls the strategic and tactical acquisition of materials and services of technical or contractual complexity through leadership of a cross-functional commodity team, using analytically formulated supply management strategies to assure quality, delivery, and cost performance goals are met.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Works independently to develop and apply a strategic commodity plan, analytically and strategically defining a preferred supplier base for highly technical and/or contractually complex commodities.
· Leads a Supply Chain Management Commodity Team comprised of representatives from Purchasing and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance, etc. to solve strategic supply problems, gain cross-functional involvement and "buy-in” of solutions to satisfy all needs of internal customers
· Negotiates performance-based, preferred supplier agreements, to provide incentive for continuous supplier improvement. Advises supervision on strategic plans.
· Defines metrics and baseline supplier performance to adequately measure continuous supplier improvement.
· Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in highly technically and/or contractually complex new products parts design using the supplier’s expertise to optimize quality and producibility.
· Manages continuous supplier improvement, regularly reevaluating quality and performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
· Leads Purchasing personnel to assist in the research, development, and implementation of solutions to supply issues.
· Maintains current knowledge on any trends by personal contact, supplier research, industry information, etc.
· Develops and/or approves improvements in Purchasing Department policies and procedures. Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned procurement personnel.
· Serves as a mentor to develop Purchasing personnel, fosters an environment of productivity and continual learning.
· Leads or coordinates Purchasing personnel in various buying functions including;
o Interviewing supplier representatives and developing new sources.
o Arranging approved supplier contact with responsible technical and managerial personnel in other departments.
o Expediting the delivery of critical items.
o Settling supplier and Cessna claims.
o Coordination with other departments regarding new programs.
o Driving resolution on recurring issues; including part shortages, quality issues, and reliability problems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelors’ degree required
· Minimum of 7 years’ aerospace/aviation purchasing or relative experience
· Supervisory experience is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Strong written and verbal communication
· Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite
· Must possess strong negotiation, analytical, program management, and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve desired goals and results
· SAP proficiency preferred
· Excellent and personable verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
· Ability to identify and maintain a high degree of confidentially, when necessary.
· Strong work ethic and sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competing demands and frequent changes in the work environment, while managing time effectively to meet deadlines