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Form of workPosition Objective
Perform specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Lead, mentor and supervise procurement team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
- Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
- May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
- Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
- Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
- May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
- Generally will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
- Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.
Minimum Requirements
- Preferred BA/BS in related field
- Minimal of AA/AS Degree or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years' experience in related discipline.
- CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment.
- Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
- Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
- Experience with LTA’s / VPA’s and VMI agreements.
- Experience strategic sourcing from overseas vendors
SupervisoryResponsibilities
3 direct reports
Travel Requirement
30% Travel
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401k matching program of up to 6%, 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 Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands/finger, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.
EEOCStatement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, in eluding hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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