• The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing commercial off the shelf (COTS) as well as custom designed, highly engineered products and services, and for commodity and supply base management for a Department of Defense Maufacturer. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, perform cost vs price analysis, and identify current and emergent strategic suppliers. This position manages project procurement budgets and is responsible for implementing the project sourcing strategy and for executing purchasing functions to ensure all actions meet demands in a timely and cost effective manner. Key measures of Success will be Material Cost Measures, On Time Delivery and Supplier Quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Align with senior management to timely implement actions to execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness and visibility
• Sources & selects suppliers, manages competitive bids, negotiates purchase terms and conditions
• Visits suppliers to investigate facilities, capacity, and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates
• Reviews current pricing trends in materials and supplies, makes recommendations on the timing and quantity of purchases, and establishes the most economical buy.
• Ensure suppliers or any service provider follows CHGi anti- bribery and corruption policies
• Strong ERP / MRP experience, understanding how the system manages materials / inventory
• Record and monitor supply agreements and strategies, and coordinate plans with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure and track clear requirements documentation and to manage risk
• Actively lead and coordinate all Supplier Qualification and Reevaluation initiatives and processes
• Keep abreast of industry economics and forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost scenario analysis and review market best practices, and present benchmarking results
• Assess, manage and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Seek, recommend and partner with key commodities and suppliers
• Monitor and coordinate with Inventory & Planning to forecast upcoming levels of demand and determine optimum quantity and timing of deliveries
• Working hands-on with team define and prepare Purchase Orders and/or Bid Requests, review bid proposals and negotiate orders within budget. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Small Business Liaison Officer (DCMA subcontract Report)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None 

   

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years as a senior level purchasing specialist or manager in manufacturing.

Minimum 2 years DoD experience.

Proven experience as a purchasing manager in a highly regulated manufacturing environment

Familiarity with strategic sourcing and commodity/category management

Knowledgeable in market dynamics along with a keen business and commercial sense

Strong working background with MRP in manufacturing of discreet and/or project related demand

Highly experienced in gathering, analyzing and presenting data, along with identifying and resolving conflicting figures

Strong leadership capabilities along with solid judgement and decision making skills

BS degree in Business, supply chain management or related field or equivalent experience required

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.

Strong Microsoft Office Skills -- primary being Excel

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

Commodity Management

Conflict resolution

Supplier Quality and Auditing

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Alloy Surfaces maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.