Purchasing Supervisor - Chandler, United States - Armorworks Enterprises Inc

Armorworks Enterprises Inc

Verified Company

Chandler, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the tactical procurement team including demand analysis, RFQs/RFPs, PO placement, PO follow-up/status, and individual DFARS compliance.

Manage team of Senior Buyers/Buyers to ensure material availability that maintains production schedule and program bid costs. Set up the appropriate metrics to manage the Buyers and what they accomplish based on the business needs.

Assignment of Functions or Duties:

Train, mentor, and manage tactical team of commodity buyers
Ensure timely PO placement to meet customer delivery dates
Drive supplier on time delivery through strong communication with buyers and vendors
Reduce scrap and rework costs through improvement of supplier quality
Assist buyers with daytoday cost/delivery negotiations
Lead tactical sourcing efforts focused on price and need dates
Create commodity strategies to streamline procurement activities
Problem solve issues that arise around material receipt, cost variance, and part demand
Assist Business Unit Leaders with pricing information for upcoming bids
Maintain a professional, productive and disciplined work environment
Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Minimum Requirements of Skills & Experience:

MUST BE A US PERSON ELIGIBLE TO WORK FOR ANY EMPLOYER IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP
B.A. or B.S. degree (Business or Engineering preferred) and a minimum 5 years of management experience
10 + years previous experience in manufacturing/buying (Steel, raw materials, ballistic material experience is a plus)
Knowledge and experience on FAR, DFAR, CPSR flow down/requirements
Ability to work well with people and possess the skills in problem solving, situation assessment and conflict resolution
Ability to oversee several simultaneous projects with the proper delegation skills and the precise amount of involvement without interference, allowing the specifically designated personnel to perform their tasks
Extremely detail/results oriented
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft office
Experience in MRP/ERP logic/software
Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing