Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the strategic, tactical and operational activities to achieve a value-added supply chain responsive to program requirements. Activities include supply / demand management of purchased components, planning, sourcing, procurement and collaboration with suppliers and internal customers to drive out unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. The manager facilitates the management of relationships with major suppliers for the acquisition of quality assured commodities and works closely with the Operations team. The manager will implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supply will be provided while managing and optimizing supplier performance; including continuous improvement, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that item master and item supplier information (item planning and ordering attributes, lead times, sourcing) is up-to-date in ERP system.
• Support required inputs for material kick-offs led by Master Production Scheduling.
• Ensures inventory investment is minimized and material service is attained by using recommendations primarily from MRP on what to order, when to order, when to schedule delivery and when to reschedule / cancel.
• Ensure non-MRP driven procurement like life-time buys are accompanied by signatory approval and properly accounted (unique project and warehouse).
• Ensure open purchase orders reflect current commitments by suppliers.
• Provide inputs to Engineering on break-in of configuration changes (deletions / additions) to minimize cost / schedule impact through CCB participation, diminishing manufacturing sources risk / mitigation through DMS Council participation, corrections needed in PLM via RT Tracker system for items (commodity code, QVL, DMS flag) and where-used assemblies(QPA).
• Assure ECO inventory disposition decisions are implemented in a timely manner (scrap, rework).
• Address unplanned demand (2nd issues, scrap replacement) with Manufacturing (resolve cause if possible and for unresolved, mitigate risk of stock-outs via attrition planning).
• Assure active involvement with Manufacturing and Warehousing to monitor / manage inventory of floor stock items to assure no stock-outs (actual consumption not consistent with BOM planned consumption, many are time-sensitive).
• Manage the process for commodity buyer/planner staff. Set expectation and manage buyers to agreed to KPI’s.
• Facilitate the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.
• Works under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain as necessary in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders and major framework agreements with suppliers.
• Communicate non-support of MRP need, specifically, material shortages, supplier issues, actions taken to resolve, committed resolution dates to Director, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Operations Managers.
• Works closely with the Quality Assurance Manager on product quality issues to ensure that all commodities procured under contract or purchase order meet the appropriate standards for quality, efficacy and safety or other such appropriate standards.
• Assure items sent to MRB are dispositioned in timely manner.
• Support Inventory Analyst queries and lessons learned.
• Follows procurement policies and standard operating procedures. Will assist in developing standard operating procedures as requested.
• Ensures that procurement is carried out in accordance with program contractual requirements.
• Monitors manufacturer performance and works with Supplier Quality Engineering in the development of solutions if problems arise.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and manage all supplier pricing agreements for assigned commodities.
• Manage suppliers, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Understand the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
• Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supply.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Developing strategies for assigned commodities to include spend analysis, market and geographic considerations, strategic importance, etc.
• Managing and optimizing supplier performance, including continuous improvement, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership.
• Support ESA’s efforts for staff retention and performance development.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors degree and 5 or more years of directly related experience.
• Proven background in management of Supply Chain/Procurement staff
• Strong knowledge of commodity purchasing practices
• Quality assurance systems and methods
• Strong communication skill both verbal and electronic
• Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced
• Strong program/project management experience
• Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and supplier managed inventory
• ISM, APICS is preferred

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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