• Manage all aspects of assigned commodities – commodity strategies, market conditions, technology roadmaps, and should cost creation
• Responsible for issuance of RFQs
• Responsible for managing a supply base that meet Singer’s Cost, Quality, and Delivery targets
• Manage supplier contractual framework, including NDAs, GT&Cs, MSAs, and PSAs
• Accountable for ensuring accuracy of part master data within MRP
• Generate purchase requisitions and place Purchase Orders with suppliers, to meet demand
• Accountable for on-time delivery of purchased material, at (or below) planned costs
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to reduce total material cost
• Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans
• Work in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields
• Seven (7) plus years of experience as Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, GSM or equivalent
• Proven ability to onboard and contract pricing agreements with suppliers
• Knowledge of procurement strategies, should cost models and technology roadmaps

• Proficient in Fishbowl or similar MRP systems
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment

• Strong ability to coach and lead team members within the department
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Must be able to drive and travel for business, including occasional travel by commercial airplane
• Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended period
• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Department: Supply Chain
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position