Procurement Manager

Springs, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs Florida with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States undersea warfare arsenal enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems maritime solutions sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning development and organization of the purchasing department. Manage all major purchasing activities to support business goals and objectives. Review aggregation of purchases periodic purchasing commitments and pursue cost reductions.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Manage the purchasing function to support growth targets and business plan.
Functional management of the purchasing staff and coordination with Program Managers.
Develop implement and manage systems to support Vanguards and the customers requirements for key vendor selection material procurement and cost reduction expectations.
Establish and maintain contacts with key suppliers to ensure visibility of future growth and plans supporting or impacting Vanguard. Participate in business planning and decision making.
Maintain and approve the purchasing of supplies and services necessary for operations including equipment tools and materials.

Manage process for supplier qualification selection and performance evaluations.
Monitor costs schedule and performance of suppliers.
Monitor component lead time issues and assist as necessary to support our production and delivery commitments.
Manage the negotiation of purchase contracts scheduling and expediting of deliveries and maintenance of inventory levels.
Routinely evaluate price trends and establish price and performance objectives.
Develop and manage the supplier quotation process.
Monitor and evaluate purchasing metrics including on-time delivery quotations in process inventory turns MRB receiving discrepancies and RTV

Education Experience Licenses and Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a Materials related degree program with APICS certification.
5 plus years of progressive experience in the production planning scheduling purchasing. Knowledge of material control contract law and international sourcing.
Experience and knowledge of electronics manufacturing operations and high-level assembly/box build.

Skills and Abilities

US Citizenship is required
Thorough knowledge of purchasing operations and administrative functions.
Superb leadership communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to function in a collaborative environment; sensitivity to others; high integrity and intelligence; excellent judgment; a conceptual thinker strategic as well as pragmatic; and an ability to generate trust and build alliances with co- workers.
Ability to mesh well in a collaborative team based high performance management environment. Mesh well with the existing management team by being a good listener and a team builder.
Experience with Material Resource Planning systems and an above average working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Excel Power Point and Word.

Supervisory Responsibilities

6-8 direct reports

Travel and Physical Requirements

Minimal travel required
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.
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 20lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

Robust medical dental vision & disability coverage.
Discounted health premiums available through qualified wellness participation.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy menopause and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 50% up to 8%.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

Flexible work schedules available based on position:
- 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- 4/10s
- 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care legal identity theft pet Insurance and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodationto individuals with physical and mental you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email us at

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Required Experience:

Manager