Procurement Lead
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The Procurement Manager owns both Direct and Indirect procurement leading a team of high-performing Buyers to directly support the Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Facilities teams through successful negotiations cradle-to-grave order management and comprehensive supplier management. As the Procurement lead this individual will be responsible for managing a team of buyers through the use of key metrics to quantitatively evaluate supplier performance. Successful execution of this role will ensure procured material supports the rapid needs of both engineering development programs & production planning requirements in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost quality and delivery targets.
- Provide hands-on training coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of team members.
- Develop and Optimize Processes by establishing and refining procurement processes to drive efficiency and cost savings.
- Establish and drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Be outcome-driven delivery by ensuring timely and measurable results across sourcing and supplier management initiatives
- Support engineering & manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development & production products.
- Drive indirect procurement by aligning procurement strategies with overall business objectives leveraging extensive industry experience.
- Identify and execute cost reduction projects.
- Negotiate commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).
- Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance value and secure competitive advantages and analyze supplier data and identify areas of opportunity for expanding and/or consolidating the ASL.
- Place purchase orders manage suppliers and resolve downstream issues with receiving finance and accounting.
- Maintain procurement-related master data in the ERP system and support required annual audits.
- Own procurement process cradle-to-grave.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Business Finance Engineering or related disciplines required.
- 8 years of supply chain experience in progressive roles.
- Experience with technical procurement.
- Effective written verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with leading ERP systems
- The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security Clearance.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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