What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Procurement and Subcontracts Manager position at Sparton Corporation?
Position Objective
The Sr. Manager of Procurement & Subcontracts will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering supply chain best practices, tools, and processes across material management, procurement and subcontracts. You will collaborate with Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to oversee and support implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as activities related to global sourcing, supplier selection, product delivery specifications, and quality.
You will work within the business unit to establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions all while developing and maintaining working relationships with global supply chain partners.
The Sr. Manager of Procurement & Subcontracts will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering supply chain best practices, tools, and processes across material management, procurement and subcontracts. You will collaborate with Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to oversee and support implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as activities related to global sourcing, supplier selection, product delivery specifications, and quality.
You will work within the business unit to establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions all while developing and maintaining working relationships with global supply chain partners.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Procurement professionals including subordinate leaders and individual contributors in sourcing, subcontracting, and procurement.
- Develop and manage the processes for RFQ/RFP, negotiating agreements and administration through the contract lifecycle.
- Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain the best overall value for Sparton.
- Establish and maintain contacts with key suppliers to ensure visibility of future growth and plans supporting or impacting Sparton.
- Participate in business planning and decision making.
- Maintain and approve the purchasing of supplies and services necessary for operations, including equipment, tools and materials.
- Manage process for supplier qualification, selection and performance evaluations.
- Monitor costs, schedule and performance of suppliers.
- Monitor component lead time issues and assist as necessary to support our production and delivery commitments.
- Manage the negotiation of purchase contracts, scheduling and expediting of deliveries and maintenance of inventory levels.
- Routinely evaluate price trends and establish price and performance objectives.
- Develop and manage the supplier quotation process.
- Monitor and evaluate purchasing metrics – including on-time delivery, quotations in process, inventory turns, MRB, receiving discrepancies and RTV.
- Must be able to work in conjunction with engineering to develop accurate Bills of Material (BoMs) from the technical baseline, control changes in the BOM during the proposal process. Prepare costed BOMs for proposal efforts and managing monthly reporting of Bid vs Actual results.
- Lead collaborative cross-functional teams to analyze spending, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within a given commodity
- Research and benchmark current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges
- Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, commodity roadmaps, and procurement/stakeholder collaboration
- Confers with suppliers to determine factors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance
- Assist in policy and process development for supply chain governance and administrative actions to include risk assessment modeling, capability maturity, and adherence to US Government supply chain security requirements
- Ensuring compliance with company and governmental procurement policies and requirements Interprets FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, NIST, Procurement Integrity, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), foreign anti-bribery laws rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses.
- Managing supplier qualifications and selection process; evaluating quotes and ensuring quality, cost and lead-time requirements are met. Additionally, supporting procurement strategies designed to reduce costs, improving product and service quality and expediting delivery.
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
- Conduct SCRM assessments. Document findings, make recommendations, and encourage continuous improvement and best practices
Required Education and Experience
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, 15 years of relevant work experience may substitute for required education.
- 5 years of leadership experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point and Excel (advanced)
- Highly detailed and service oriented, strong process-driven nature strongly desired
- Must have good organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Solid negotiation and follow up skills.
- Experience reviewing, understanding and advisement on multiple contract types (e.g., T&M (Time and Materials), FFP (Fixed Firm Price), CPFF (Cost Plus Fixed Fee), CPIF (Cost Plus Incentive Fee)
- 10 years’ experience in defense procurement within International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- Professional certifications from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
- Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and / or complex electrical components and assemblies.
- International sourcing and procurement experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
3 direct reports
Travel Requirement
Travel Requirement
25% travel anticipated
Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
Additional Information
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 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 describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
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 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
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, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
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, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC 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 us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC 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 us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
