Purchasing Manager - LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, LLC

Purchasing Manager

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Purchasing Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Maria, California.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads and administrates activities of the Purchasing Organization in support of all procurement requirements for direct/indirect material, contracts, and licensing agreements. Identifies, suggests, and implements the development of purchasing strategies (annual cost reductions) and systems under supervision of the Director of Supply Chain.

• Lead, develop, and support purchasing personnel to implement values and objectives to achieve corporate goals and optimum performance
• Assigns purchasing and scheduling duties based on business requirements
• Demonstrates ability to negotiate contracts with strategic suppliers to drive purchase price variance savings, while balancing landed cost and inventory
• Works and aligns purchasing organization with Strategic Sourcing initiatives, specifically in spend consolidation and low-cost regions
• Demonstrates expertise in P.O and contractual Terms & Conditions to ensure organization and suppliers are enacting in accordance with company policies and guidelines
• Works with Supplier Development team to drive P.O on-time delivery, quality, and productivity (cost savings)
• Establish and/or oversee purchasing department training as required with focus on policies and procedures
• Ensure and establish performance goals for purchasing personnel based on standards and goals.
• Organize, analyze, and report data including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Works with production leadership daily to monitor status and scheduling to obtain on-time delivery of products based on information provided by planning and purchasing teams.
• Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for supplier meetings.
• Works proactively to optimize supply chain operations through creative solutions acting alone and/or in teams.
• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas.
• Demonstrates leadership and business acumen in actions, interactions, and decisions.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience.
• 10 years of experience in a production environment required.
• Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®, AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.
• LN knowledge desired.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification preferred
• Description: Professional/Mid-level position within field

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.