The Manager, Gas Turbine Parts Procurement directs and coordinates the activities of personnel who request quotes from vendors and procure and expedite parts for manufacture and repair of aero-derivative industrial gas turbines and power turbines. This includes sourcing raw materials (e.g., forgings, castings, etc.) and machining of pick-level parts.
Job Summary

• Requires broad management and leadership of buyers of engine parts for FT8 and FT4000 gas turbine programs
• Identify/develop/consolidate vendors for competitive pricing
• Ensure team compliance with Procurement Manual and standard work
• Owns part delivery commitment and execution
• Collaborates with Programs and Operations office, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and operational functions
• Leads cross-functional teams in support of cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Addresses and solves problems, and builds efficient working relationships with Quality, Materials, Production Planning, Engineering, and suppliers
• Responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships, including delivery and quality performance, cost, and inventory management
• Oversees purchase order execution and product delivery, ensuring placement of on-time purchase orders, mitigating terminations, and executing cost-reduction goals
• Proactively participates in or leads team efforts to achieve departmental, Company, and individual goals and objectives
• Contributes to building a positive team culture
• Communicates effectively with subordinates and management at all levels

Special Skills

• Aptitude for reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to write articulate reports and business correspondence
• Strong proficiency utilizing MS applications, especially Excel
• Substantial SAP experience

Education/Experience

• Engineering or four-year business degree
• Five years of managerial experience required
• experience with other aero-derivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable.

Additional Requirement

• 40% travel guideline (domestic/international) is required

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Managerial: 5 years (Required)
• SAP: 3 years (Required)
• gas turbine parts: 5 years (Required)
• Procurement: 8 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person