Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. We believe that our success over the last 75 years can be credited to the hard-work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program. In addition, we provide benefits to assist you in planning for your future and providing for your family, including 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Purchasing Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing organization by monitoring costs, overseeing staff in the timely ordering of material and services, and expediting product to achieve company goals.

In this role, you would typically:

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers and vendors;
• Implement systems to monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements as well as provide performance feedback to suppliers and vendors;
• Lead and direct the entire material operation to include material quotes, purchase order placement, and expediting of product to ensure business unit goals are met;
• Review the status of open requisitions and follow up with staff to ensure timely process of purchasing orders, support weekly production/spares meetings to determine possible delivery issues and to take preventative actions;
• Communicate daily with Business Units to strategize production requirements

We require:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Operations, Business Administration or related field
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management and/or production control in a manufacturing environment which includes supervising staff and responsibility for ERP/MRP systems;
• Authorization to work in the US

Eligibility Requirements:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

We would really like to see:

• Hands-on Leadership – able to interface on the shop floor along with senior leadership and customers
• Bias for Action – able to spontaneously recognize problems and opportunities and the ability to drive problem resolution and follow through to completion;
• Open and honest communication – develop a work environment in an effort to continuously instill confidence and credibility by actively engaging the workforce;
• A sense of urgency – lead by example while also exhibiting enthusiasm;
• An excellent communicator – ensure effective upward and downward communication so that important information is disseminated;
• APICS certification

Physical Requirements Include:

• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work.
• Ability to interact and participate in meetings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for a significant period and maneuver around the facility as needed.
• Manual dexterity, which allows the individual to use hands to type on a keyboard, use a mouse and write are required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.whipactsys.com/careers

Our Commitment:

Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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