What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Dutek, Inc.?
Growing EMS company is looking to expand depth in the supply chain department.
Job Summary
- The Procurement Manager’s primary focus is to developing a high performing Purchasing Organization while identifying/developing an optimal supplier base. Responsibilities consist of providing daily management for the integrated strategic and tactical purchasing team, developing strategic sourcing solutions based on current environmental trends, enhance current proposal/sourcing processes, while driving corporate initiatives.
Main Duties
- Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries. Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for improvement
- Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
- Contribute to new strategies to maximize efficiencies in procurement
- Communicate with management regularly regarding the flow of goods and services affecting production
- Keep abreast of market changes affecting both the supply and demand of needed materials while developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
- Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors. Manage and expand supplier activities to strengthen relationships, create sourcing solutions, and foster longer term agreements
- Discuss non-conforming goods or services with suppliers in order to understand corrective actions and negotiate compensation
- Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, development and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate, coach and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
Other Duties
- Develops a sourcing strategy that supports the organization's strategic business objectives
- Creates an organizational structure that aligns skills to the organization's sourcing strategy
- Manages supplier relationships through structured supplier and contract management processes
- Coaches others on collaboration skills to promote high individual and group performance
- Acts as any subordinate employee, as long as training requirements have been met
- Works with corporate and suppliers to resolve issues related to invoicing, account payable, etc.
- Works with stock room and suppliers to resolve issues related to receiving of materials
- May participate in internal and external Quality Management System audits
- May perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Must have: Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software, Vendor Management, Planning and Organizing, Supervision of Persons, Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Soft Skills
- Motivated, self-starter
- Honest and ethical
- Open-minded, a team player
Education/Experience
- College degree; work experience and other education may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an electronics manufacturing environment with PCBA’s and mechanical assembly, EMS experience a plus.