Director, Procurement - Columbus, United States - Israel Aerospace Industries

Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervises department staff and the daily workflow for the department.
• Select suppliers and place purchase orders that provide the highest quality products with a history of on-time delivery and cost savings benefits.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply of production and related material.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Negotiates pricing and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of purchasing and supply chain principles and best practices.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable of export control and ITAR
• Working within an AS9100/ISO/Nadcap accredited company
• Thorough understanding of company products and materials.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Master's degree preferred..
• Demonstrated work experience within a purchasing role in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace and defense.
• Supervisory experience leading a team of buyers and supplier managers.
• Certification by Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or similar preferred.
• Knowledgeable of government procurement practices.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 6010

This position summary is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Assigned duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity-M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran status.

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