Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, manages, motivates, and develops purchasing department staff; manages schedules and workflow
• Develops, implements, and owns all aspects of the purchasing processes as defined in internal procedures including procurement of direct materials & indirect supplies, supplier development, internal processes, and supplier performance to assure departmental effectiveness & compliance
• Responsible for all activities performed by the purchasing team to ensure compliance with business needs, assures staff conform to organizational policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Responsible for delegating sub processes and tasks to purchasing team and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables of delegated items
• Monitor KPIs to formulate baseline objectives for efficacy and achievable goals for the purchasing team
• Leads strategically critical projects that bring exceptional value to the company through total cost reduction, key supplier relationships, commodity focus, supplier consolidation, cost/benefit financial analysis, and supplier quality management
• Ensures compliance with government and appropriate corporate policies and procedures for purchasing/subcontract activities including compliance review and small business plans
• Obtains purchasing specifications for programs based on functional requirements
• Owns processes and reports that determine purchase requirements: Monitoring of generated, acknowledged, and rescheduled purchase orders for sourced goods
• Prepares required reports; provides detailed analysis of purchased goods
• Monitors inventory position against sales forecast and customer orders to maintain acceptable safety- stock levels as needed
• Maintains vendor evaluation program (Approved Supplier List) and reports on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement. Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable experience
• Mandatory 5 years working for a manufacturing environment
• Mandatory 5 years of experience in Purchasing
• 5 years leading/managing a team
• Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting different purchasing workflows
• This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills:

• Experience in direct procurement in a regulated environment for government contracts
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts
• Ability to read drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and motivating subordinates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, ERP and MRP Systems
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers and key stakeholders
• Comfortable managing a varied workload, with the ability to identify priority tasks
• Strong analytical skills - proficient in Excel and reporting software
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for an extending period
• Be able to lift 20lbs

Compensation Information-

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 USD (Annually)

Please note, this is the expected compensation however, ESCO Maritime Solutions considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life insurance and Disability!