Associate Manager, Procurement (Palm Bay, Fl)

Description:

Job Title: Associate Manager, Procurement

Job Code: SAS20233101-96391

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Group Leader Roles / Responsibilities:

• Provide mentoring and supervision to staff members.
• Monitor and assign work to direct staff and coordinate with other group leaders to balance workload.
• Review and approve purchase order packages above buyer signature authority.
• Write and hold mid-year and year-end performance reviews and conduct career development discussions.
• Champion organizational objectives and provide guidance to staff members.
• Responsible for disseminating information to and from staff members utilizing formats such as stand up meetings and/or staff meetings.
• Responsible for managing any performance issues of staff members including attendance or ability to carry out job responsibilities.

Job Description:

• Procures materials and equipment for the Mission Avionics Complex electronics Commodity of medium to high complexity and value for government and commercial programs.
• Negotiates with suppliers, evaluates bids, and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service.
• Resolve problems and make recommendations. Interface with materiel, engineering, quality, and program management.
• Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to management.
• Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, RI Web Applications, and eXpo applications.
• Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Participate and/or lead projects/teams as assigned.
• Identifies process improvements and facilitates implementation.
• Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex procurements.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Prior negotiation and follow up experience..
• Experience in PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats.
• Knowledge in Control (MRP) and PeopleSoft financials a plus.

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.