Senior Manager Purchasing - Duluth, Minnesota

Company/Organization: Cirrus Aircraft

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 11/29/2024 12:45:26 AM

Description:

Job Summary

This position is leading the Tactical Purchasing Team and responsible for delivering on the metrics and directives for the entire organization. It also includes managing the supplier interface focusing on cost, delivery and quality as well as flow of incoming material to the end user and disposition of non-conforming goods. They will also be coordinating the procurement activities by working with suppliers on the purchase of materials and supplies both domestically and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the following activities:

• Oversee buying functions for the organization through the leading of the tactical purchasing team that is responsible for executing on sourcing strategies, including supplier performance tracking, tactical relationship management and total cost management and execution
• Lead, coach, develop and manage performance activities for direct reports
• Responsible for interfacing with quality, production, planning, materials leaders supporting supplier quality requirements, shortage tracking mitigation, demand planning activities, prioritizing purchasing activities, developing common processes and tools
• Lead tactical purchasing directives and goals for the organization responsible for achieving the organizations metrics in cost, inventory, on-time-delivery, etc
• Create and report out weekly purchasing metrics that measure supplier and department performance, including supplier metrics used during quarterly business reviews
• Leads continuous improvement and enterprise excellence projects and events.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Lead and support team member activities such as coordinate purchase orders, requisitions, request for quotes, and other similar documents related to the purchasing of product for production parts from new/existing suppliers.
• Be the point of contact to communicate parts availability to Category Lead and Supply Chain Leadership as appropriate.
• Lead advanced communication on potential part problems that could affect in-station work on the production floor.
• Participate in bid package development and sourcing projects with Category Leads
• Other duties as assigned.

Senior Purchasing Manager Duties

• Responsible for reporting the tactical metric performance to Monthly Business Review
• Budget accountability for department
• Development of succession planning for department
• Drives accountability to individual commodity groups for metric performance.
• Develops and documents business process for the department.
• Drive Supplier Development program initiatives
• Support strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain/Operations, Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience with 3 years management experience
  • Senior Manager: 10 years of related experience with 5 years of managerial experience.
• APICS CPIM Certification preferred
• Strong skillset in MPR/ERP, Pull/Kanban, and Two-Bin inventory planning systems and bill of materials.
• Functional knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• Experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent MS office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) supported by matching verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with minimum noise
• Being resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Builds Effective Teams
• Balances Stakeholders

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

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