Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Erie PA

Direct hire

Salary 120k - 140k w/Bonus - DOE

PURCHASING MANAGER

• Responsibilities for Leading the purchasing team.

• Primary procurement contact for the management team and manufacturing facilities.

• Coordinate/lead sourcing process for new product launches, supplier changes, and cost savings projects.

• Coordinate with cross-functional team to ensure on-time supplier launches.

• Coordinate with cross-functional team and global procurement to resolve supplier related issues. Initiate and lead cross-functional make vs buy decisions.

• Develop and maintain procedures to assure procurement compliance with government contracts and all legal requirements related to military projects.

• Develop and mentor staff; ensures staff grows in existing roles and develops strengths for future roles within the company.

• Develop and maintain procurement department expense and capital budgets.

• Support the development and maintenance of annual PPV/savings targets.

• Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export and Control Policy established for the Corporation.

• REQUIREMENTS: BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering, or a combination of relevant education and experience. 10 years of procurement or related experience The ideal candidate will have experience in both direct and indirect material categories. 3+ years of supervisory experience.

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