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Description:
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PURPOSE:
Responsible for the timely procurement of materials, supplies and equipment of required quality and at the best price advantage to the Company. Directs and oversees the approval and control of the purchasing function for all roller plants. Investigates all new developments relative to materials and supplies. Plans and implements initiatives to reduce costs and improve quality. Provides for the effective use of the ERP system and implements lean techniques for system/process improvements. Purchases specific items of major importance. Establishes and qualifies supply sources, negotiates purchases as to price, specifications, terms, delivery date, etc. Approves purchase requisitions and vendor invoices. Supervises professional and administrative personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develops and implements an effective purchasing function that improves responsiveness and effectiveness of purchasing personnel and systems.
2. Fully engages the use of Syteline and/or available technology to control the flow of information from purchase order to invoice.
3. Designs, structures and staffs functional areas of responsibility to effectively accomplish goals and objectives. Consolidates purchasing, as feasible.
4. Oversees and evaluates the performance and development of staff.
5. Develops and monitors annual budgets for purchasing.
6. Develops and implements strategies for cost reduction for raw materials and supply spend. Document effectiveness of cost reduction program.
7. Acts as primary Company negotiator in dealing with vendors and suppliers. Negotiates cost reductions, annual contracts or commitments and partnership agreements.
8. Qualifies new vendors, including machine shops for core fabrication/repair and for machined parts.
9. Establishes and maintains and effective Order Requisition Process? along with appropriate lines of communications with all facilities. Provides facilities with up-to-date information.
10. Stays abreast of new developments and trends within the industry, implementing those that are appropriate.
11. Assures the timely maintenance of required materials records, reports and files (i.e., Item Masters for all production related items, reorder or safety stock levels, etc).
SPECIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor or Business degree or equivalent
-Minimum of 5 years experience in managing purchasing/supply chain function, with direct responsibilities for procuring machine components preferred
-Negotiation skills
-Leadership skills
-Strong blue print reading skills, including interpretation of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and AWS (American Welding Society) symbols
-Ability to read quality assurance measuring tools, such as scales, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, digital read-outs, and various other inspection equipment.
-Knowledge of computer numerical control/machine control unit evolution, work address system, Caresian coordinate system axes designation, fixed cycles and offset control
-Familiarity with contemporary manufacturing systems, such as MRP II, KanBan, JIT/Zero Inventory practices
-High energy level with ?can do? attitude and focus on improvement
-Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills
-Basic knowledge of business law and contracts
-Familiarity with machining operations and processes.
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