Description:

　　This position will be responsible for the overall direction and activities of the Material Bid Sourcing and Procurement functions. This position will provide leadership for the department and maintain an effective, cost competitive supply chain, accurate inventory and plan for the procurement of goods and services to support the organization. There is a team of around 12 procurement employees that this position will manage and develop.

　　Job Duties:

　　Serve as a resource and advisor to Senior Management in matters related to cost reduction initiatives, value analysis, and business/contract negotiations. Key focus areas will include:

　　Setting and facilitating the overall procurement strategy of the organization

　　High quality, competitive sourcing of materials

　　Accurate, competitive bidding of materials

　　Ensuring efficiency, accuracy and cost effectiveness of the purchasing process

　　Compliance to all company and customer requirements

　　Manage the operational, administrative, technical, and financial responsibilities of the department.

　　Establish metrics and specific objectives to drive outcomes and enable on-time delivery of company products through on-time delivery of quality materials.

　　Work with functional area management staff to ensure competent resources are in place, sufficient resources are available to support surge actions, and the proper training and development actions are taken to support organizational succession planning.

　　Oversee a complex material bidding process to assure the on-time submission of relevant material input including:

　　Competitive material pricing within required lead time at prudent quantity breaks

　　Delivery of cost competitive materials that meet company and customer delivery and quality requirements

　　Manage and Negotiate exceptions to company terms to minimize risk to customer programs

　　Drive continuous improvement of departments through process improvement initiatives and establishing and managing relevant performance metrics.

　　Manage material and planning exceptions to mitigate impact to on-time delivery goals and inform the organization of potential problems.

　　Create and maintain a skilled workforce through timely coaching and feedback, cross training, and employee development. Identify training and personal development action plans. Resolve personnel issues in a timely, effective manner and in accordance with company values expectations. Serve as a role model for values implementation and reinforcement.

　　Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives.

　　Schedule:

　　Monday - Friday

　　9/80 schedule

　　(M-TH 7-5, F 7-4) off every other Friday

　　Skills & Qualifications:

　　7+ years of experience managing a procurement team

　　Manufacturing industry experience is a must

　　Electronics / circuit board industry OR DoD, government, military manufacturing industry - one or both of these is required

　　NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M), APICS (CPIM, CIRM) or PMI (PMP) certification preferred

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

　　Excellent organizational and project management skills.

　　Proven complex contract negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.

　　Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a participative, team management approach embracing organizational empowerment.

　　Ability to build relationship/partnerships across the organization.

　　Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases.

　　Demonstrated process analysis and improvement experience.

　　Experience Level:

　　Expert Level#ACMilitarySupport

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.