Northeast Ohio Engineered Actuation Products manufacturer has an immediate opening for a Purchasing / Materials Manager. This position is responsible for developing and executing the materials strategy and purchasing activity to support growth of the business. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Determine the materials planning strategy and develop and execute implementation plans. • Implement and follow effective inventory management processes to optimize inventory levels while maintaining customer service expectations. • Prepare specifications research and select suppliers, request bids and issue purchase orders based on planning requirements and/or purchase requisitions. Ensure thorough and accurate information is flowed down to suppliers. Actively monitor supplier deliveries and take corrective action as necessary. • Work closely with Operations, Sales and Engineering to coordinate supplier requirements ensuring a timely flow of materials to meet production schedules and customer delivery date commitments. • Develop and evaluate suppliers including global sources vs. established goals for OTD, quality and competitiveness and implement changes as needed. Manage the AVL through close collaboration with management. • Respond to customer inquiries, RFQs and delivery updates, information, expedites and problem solving, while interfacing with internal resources to ensure customer's expectations are met. • Identify and drive cost reduction efforts through material and OSP cost reductions and negotiations. • Utilize the E2 Business System to manage supplier bid information including pricing, payment terms and delivery information. Maintain accurate purchasing records. • Maintain strong supplier relations and proactive communications. • Follow procedures and comply with the ISO-9000/AS9100 Quality System and internal financial controls. • Create work instructions and process flows. • Other duties and backup to other staff members as required.
Essential Skills: • Excellent problem-solving skills including root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. • Operates very well in a hands-on, fast-paced working environment that requires both strategic perspective and dedication to operational execution with a high sense of urgency. • Responsible, disciplined, and accountable, makes and meets commitments, leads by example. • Strong communications and interpersonal skills. • Operates with high integrity and a strong respect for others. • Actively engages with the team to support customer requirements and business goals. • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities effectively. • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, mathematical and organizational skills. • Implements and utilizes technology to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications • BA or BS Degree ideally with a concentration in supply-chain or materials management. • 7+ years purchasing experience in Aerospace/Defense and/or Engineered Products types of businesses. • Extensive experience and knowledge of the supply-chain for metals, machining, electronics, electro- mechanical components and related processes including global sources. • Strong proficiency with MRP and other materials planning strategies with specific examples of success. • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, Shop Tech E2 business system experience is a great plus. • Deep working knowledge of inventory systems. • Demonstrated record of success with managing suppliers, cost reductions and quality improvements. • Strong professional references.
Performance Metrics and Expectations: • On-Time delivery for suppliers and customers • Cost reductions and lower materials/OSP costs • Inventory management and inventory turns. • Reduced lead-times • Quality Levels; supplier NCRs
Compensation and benefits package which includes: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Short- Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) with company contribution • Vacation and Sick time. • Flexible schedule