SUMMARY:

The Procurement Manager oversees the procurement of materials and assures the ongoing development of CMC’s supply chain as a scalable and globally competitive enterprise. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager, critical thinker, problem solver and solution provider. This role must deliver industry-leading customer service levels without compromising CMC’s optimal use of capital.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Manage

• Manage and lead the procurement staff which includes goal setting, performance management, mentoring, and employee development.
• Assure effective teamwork and results within the department by coordinating the efforts of the staff to meet customer service and inventory objectives.
• Coordinate with sales, manufacturing, engineering and accounting to determine optimum supplies of materials.

 Relationship Management

• Execute supplier agreements when appropriate with an emphasis on meeting and exceeding cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Identify and qualify suppliers with appropriate quality, capacity, and competitive pricing to support the highest possible service levels to CMC customers.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, and negotiate the most favorable terms to support current demands, while assuring future growth requirements are met.
• Engage actively in supplier performance management. 
• Identify supplier performance gaps and develop action plans to achieve desired performance levels. 
• Investigate opportunities to consolidate current vendors into a simpler, more cost effective and efficient supply chain.
• Identify and initiate cost reduction opportunities.

Planning

• Develop material planning processes for internal manufacturing as well as external (purchased) products.
• Effectively utilize MRP system to manage inventory and safety stock levels for both components and finished goods while actively communicating appropriate inventory KPI’s throughout the organization. 

Service Levels

• Be the primary resource for Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Product Management to determine the best value suppliers, sourcing plans, make vs. buy, lead-time optimization, etc.
• Address concerns and issues from customer service, sales, and procurement relating to customer needs. 
• Proactively communicate/escalate supply issues in a timely manner. 
• Evaluate and recommend actions to improve customer deliveries.
• Share information and provide reporting on key supply chain metrics.

Other

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• 5 – 10% travel may be required to support supplier relationships
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Must have proven inventory management and/or production planning experience.
• Experience with global logistics required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to interact and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Manufacturing background is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Extensive user knowledge of ERP Systems and/or other Planning Systems
• Strong computers skills, including Word and Excel, are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management is preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for production planning, supplier management, and supervision of procurement staff.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working conditions are in a normal office environment, production floor and warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and stand; use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 40 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with or without corrective lens. This position requires long periods of time working at a computer, including phone work. The ability to travel as is occasionally required. 

 DISCLAIMER

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.