LOCATION Greenville CLASSIFICATION Exempt REPORTS TO Executive Director Purchasing GRADE 308 Summary/Purpose This position will be responsible for management of a variety of activities associated within the Indirect Material Purchasing team as well as develop a thorough understanding of the Purchasing Operating Systems. Job Functions Manages the purchasing transaction including, but not limited to, Capital negotiation, source selection, supplier negotiation and contract preparation as well as product rationalization and supplier consolidation. Total spend of approx. $200 Million, with the main commodities being Tooling, MRO and services. Managing a group of 4 buyers and 4 transactional assistant who are creating over 50K PO/Year, (including 3 people located in Mexico) Monitors all aspects of the purchasing transaction and coordinates with appropriate internal and external parties to ensure appropriate financial, budgetary, legal, and other cross-functional requirements are met. Manages the development and implementation of cost reduction strategies in support of the department’s cost reduction goals and in conjunction with the manufacturing locations (TCO, Life cycle cost, plant priorities and emergencies) Validates and reports cost reduction data. Engages in internal systems improvement by brainstorming, developing, or implementing new techniques to address demands within Purchasing, performing special projects, or serving/leading on cross-functional teams. Monitors changes affecting supply and demand, market conditions, and price trends and initiates proactive commodity plans and strategies. Builds, communicates, and oversees strategic action for team. Communicates collaboratively with global counterparts, ensuring alignment of strategy and common understanding of ongoing issues to support the achievement of Purchasing objectives. Analyzes progress toward departmental milestones and initiates corrective action if needed to ensure that goals and deadlines are met. Supports requests from others for data creation, data confirmation, status updates, and other activities as needed. Management Accountabilities: Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, and training to staff; interviews and selects unit employees; plans and evaluates employee performance; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative. Minimum Qualifications The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant. Job Knowledge and Skill: Very good understand of Total Cost of Ownership and Total Life Cycle Costing. Strong Knowledge of personnel management practices and techniques required. Proven ability to meet and exceed performance objectives in previous roles. Strong personal skills in: project management, strategic thinking and leading, communication (written and oral), business acumen, attention to detail, building and maintaining professional relationships, and time/work management and negotiation. Must demonstrate personal initiative, professional integrity, and diplomacy. The ability to engage and adapt in a fast-paced work environment is essential. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. An ability to learn and utilize other computer applications as necessary. Experience: Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in a purchasing function at a professional level, preferably in the indirect field, including three of more years negotiating contracts. Two years leading and coordinating the work of other employees and/or contractors. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. Some Plant indirect purchasing experience will be appreciated. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field or equivalent experiences. Advanced degree is preferred. Physical Requirements and Travel: The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Occasional day and overnight travel required with advance notice. Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.