Procurement Specialist

Description

Key Responsibilities

Hartzell Propeller is seeking a Procurement Specialist to secure commodities, supplies, materials and vendor services used throughout the manufacturing facility. The Specialist is responsible to ensure that the organization obtains quality products and services at the best possible price and within the required time frame to contribute to the overall success of the business. 

Key Expected Deliverables from the position

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and maintain positive supplier relationships to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure supplier adherence to PO terms/conditions and quality standards.
• Manage and lead continuous improvement projects to improve the ability of the supply chain to deliver quality parts, on time at lowest total cost.
• Monitor and manage supply chain budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and ensuring procurement activities stay within budget constraints.
• Represent, advocate and ensure that suppliers’ needs and capabilities are integrated into new designs.
• Manage and understand cross functional organization structure to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner and are escalated through proper channels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve problems/delays related to the supply chain.

First Year Success Factors

• Learn the company culture, values and product lines
• Become proficient in our Supply Chain Tools (ERP System, Lean DNA, etc.)
• Become recognized as a key resource with all cross-functional partners

Candidate’s Typical Job Duties

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal business controls.
• Manage the issuance and control of purchase orders for all purchased parts
• Resolve invoice issues 
• Review/maintain shortage reports; communicate/act upon anticipated delays; coordinate expedited shipments as necessary
• Develop and execute buyer business plans, sourcing strategies, and material cost reduction initiatives to achieve business unit goals
• Execute and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s)
• Develop Requests for Quote, analyze supplier quote information, and recommend suppliers in alignment with business unit goals
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, INCO, Title Transfer, Lead-time, and Minimal-Order-Quantities (MOQ) with suppliers which are alignment with business unit goals
• Develop long term agreement to stabilize pricing an ensure supply of products
• Manage cost increase requests by eliminating or minimalizing requests
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance with regard to cost, quality, technology, and service
• Demonstrate responsiveness by meeting timing on purchase orders for new programs, engineering change or other running change
• Strengthen relationships with Engineering, Plant Operations, and Plant Quality
• Support achievement overall supplier quality objectives
• Coordinate rework and/or return to vendor any non-conforming material
• Some domestic travel to supplier locations is required

Requirements

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science preferred (Business, Metallurgy, Operations, Engineering) 

Certification from ISM is a plus (CPM, CPSM); 3-5 years’ experience purchasing commodities in a mfg. environment

Required Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated strength in Negotiation - 
• Strong organizational skills – Efficiently manages tasks, time and resources to ensure work is completed thoroughly and meets established deadlines
• Strong project management skills – demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient computer skills (MS-Office)
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Behavioral Characteristics

• Customer Loyalty – Effectively meet customer needs; builds productive customer relationships; takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Build Strategic Working Relationships – Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Continuous Learning – Actively identify new areas for learning; regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities; use newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through application.
• Decision Making - Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
• Initiate Action – Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
• Attention to Detail – Is meticulous and ensure that all details such as purchase orders, contracts and invoices are completed correctly.

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