Procurement Operations Manager

Procurement Operations Manager -- What you will do:

Reporting to the Plant Manager the Procurement Operations Manager provides managerial and leadership support to Procurement and Supply Chain Team to ensure BU goals are met. Procurement strategies include the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigations. The overall goal is to support production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining procedural compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for the overall Plant procurement operations which includes direct, indirect and Capital spend
• Provide guidance and leadership to Plant Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Planners
• Collaborate with the value stream (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Etc.) to ensure procurement strategies align with Plant and BU goals
• Share savings targets of plant specific spend with Location Management, Category Management and stakeholders
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and the execution of agreements to support plant requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and place counter measures to resolve any issues that may arise
• Communicate supplier issues to BU Procurement, Category Management and Quality
• Review Plant Procurement metrics and take the necessary actions to ensure Plant and BU targets are met
• Responsible for Procurement retention compliance with all auditing agencies; FBP, Quality -AS9100 (BSI), Customer, ASAT
• Ensure the successful execution of Oracle related procurement processes including system enhancement implementations
• Responsible for Raw Material forecasting, inventory management, cost management, and researching potential BOM issues affecting inventory accuracy
• Oversee Oracle item and raw material transactional activity to drive inventory accuracy - including accurate cycle count program monitoring and maintenance for raw materials
• Manage project related teams and plant procurement and supply chain initiatives
• Ability to be flexible and manage competing priorities well; understand how to balance various deadlines and tensions both within the business and between the business and its partners

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Politics, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communication, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Minimum 6 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws, Etc.)
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procurement experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write and negotiate complex contracts for the obtaining of goods and services
• Extensive experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience
• Masters in Procurement / Supply chain logistics
• Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.
• Customer-oriented personality.
• Integrity and operates with utmost ethics; trustworthy; advocates for and complies with laws and audit functions; reports accurately; abides by agreed terms and conditions

This position offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits

Ramtec, clients are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.