Procurement Manager - Nationwide Technical Resources Corp

• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods, and services.
  
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
  
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
  
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
  
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
  
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
  
• May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
  
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
  
• Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.
  
• Direct, coordinate and supervise all the procurement functions within the Purchasing Department. This includes but is not limited to:
  
• Support Sales with the preparation of proposals for customers.
  
• Assist buyers in the execution of their daily work, including resolving issues with delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies.
  
• Identify and implement plans to reduce material costs (PPV).
  
• Actively support the development of Lean processes and procedures to drive down lead-time and improve quality and efficiencies within the organization.
  
• Ensure Suppliers meet program requirements including appropriate flow downs required on Purchase orders.
  
• Develop and maintain effective processes for driving material to support product line requirements for price and delivery.
  
• Conduct periodic status meetings as required, for communications between functional and cross-functional areas.
  
• Ensure appropriate purchasing tools are compliant and properly utilized to meet all established work objectives. Interface with other departments as required to control and coordinate workflow.
  
• Ensure appropriate compliance for maintaining AS9100 certification.
  
• Train and develop personnel to maintain a high level of quality and competence. Give prompt attention and handle complaints and grievances within the limits of established policy.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
  
• Experience in Purchasing, inventory, Planning and MRP systems.
  
• Experience working with lean manufacturing processes and principles.
  
• Experience with ITAR and EAR99 part classifications during PO placement.
  
• Strong planning, analytical and networking skills are required.
  
• Strong negotiations skills.
  
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook E-mail, Costpoint.
  
• Familiar with the transmission of technical data using secure mail.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• 401k Retirement
  
• Vacation pay
  
• Sick pay
  
• Holiday pay
  

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years' purchasing experience within an electronics or similar manufacturing environment. You are a proven leader experienced with supervising, coaching, and developing staff. Bachelors degree required Experience in Purchasing, inventory, Planning and MRP systems. Experience working with lean manufacturing processes and principles. Experience with ITAR and EAR99 part classifications during PO placement. Strong planning, analytical and networking skills are required. Strong negotiations skills. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook E-mail, Costpoint. Familiar with the transmission of technical data using secure mail.