Lead a team of Material Integrators and Strategic Sourcing personnel. Identify and drive MRP (Oracle preferred) Integration from an SCM perspective including reports that identify actions and deliver results. Identifies and implements annual material and logistics cost savings goals. Oversee all quoting activity required to support Business Development, Business Capture and keep programs sold. Assist Procurement Manager and Program Managers as required in order to achieve OTD of materials and product.
Primary Or Major Responsibilities
Manage existing KPI’s, and/or create new ones to track ongoing efficiency of all SCM activities utilizing MRP (Oracle preferred).
Continually assess all sourcing, planning and purchasing processes to ensure their applicability and overall effectiveness is providing ongoing benefits for the business.
Assist buyers as required for sourcing and negotiating activities.
Oversee all quoting/sourcing activity to support and ensure that the quoting process is accurate, efficient and provides on-time-delivery of quality prime proposals.
Provides guidance on customer and supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service, as required.
Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Participate in or manage project excess and obsolescence and / or end of life processes...
Participate in all Program Reviews (New Product Reviews and Product Design Reviews) as required.
All other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus three to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers with strong, reliable outcomes.
Demonstrated execution skills within MRP/ERP, preferably Oracle, software which includes sales
order processing, MRP, BOM, inventory management, production control, and purchase order management tools,
Ability to demonstrate experience with project management tools.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Ability to effectively lead others and act as a member on teams.
Ability to manage time effectively through managing multiple projects at one time.
Be a highly motivated, a self-starter, and be able to think outside of the box.
Have a demonstrated and proven high level of analytical ability.
Have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Other Beneficial Skills
Program Management Experience
Contracts Management Experience
Supplier Management Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
10+ Direct reports
Travel Requirement
Occasional
Relocation assistance may be provided.
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 of up to 6%, to plan for your future
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.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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