Essential Job Functions
- Liaise with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria
- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers
- Prepare proposals request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and
conditions - Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
- Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensurecompliance with contractual agreements and quality standards
- Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions contracts andvendor information
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements withinthe procurement function
- Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and qualityexpectations of the organization
- Monitors supplier Key Performance Indicators including on Safety Quality CostDrive spend compliance into established supply chain strategies
- Develop relationships with key internal Crane business decision makers tosupport the creation of a world class procurement experience
- Data gathering analysis and report preparation as required
- Provides specialized purchasing expertise to support functions
- Support the supplier development activities as required
- Daily purchasing and material expediting as required
- Compliance with the companys business conduct guidelines
Other Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle; Advanced Excel abilities (pivot tables VLookup macros charting/graphing)
- Demonstrated understanding of purchasing policies procedures practices andthe value and use of procuretopay (P2P) digital platforms
- Skilled at change management
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact withsuppliers business leaders and all other internal stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills written verbal and presentation skills; comfortableand credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences
- Demonstrated negotiation skills including an understanding supplier contractmanagement
- Excellent managerial and organizational skills High level of integrity anddependability with a strong sense of urgency to deliver
Certificates & Licenses
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM) CPSM CIPS or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Physical Requirements
- Talking hearing and using hands to operate computers
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment
- Travel 1020
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in Procurement/Purchasing
- Minimum 5 years of sourcing and supplier relations experience
- Logistics transportation or supply chain management industry experience ispreferred
- Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a leadership or a supervisory role
MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:
SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE
At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an EVerify Check.
More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Required Experience:
Director