Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager

Job Details:

Job Title : Purchasing Manager

Location : Clearwater, FL 33764

Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing a group of buyers for the Clearwater, Florida site.

Overseeing a team activities for the following:

Description:

• Follow up with suppliers to assure in time delivery for complex purchased components, sub-assemblies and complete end items.

• Ensure supplier on time delivery, expediting pull-in requests and negotiating push out/cancel requests.

• Work with accounts payable and suppliers to resolve invoicing issues.

• Engage with suppliers proactively to assure MPS starts are met and customer deliveries are not impacted.

• Escalate any short term quality or delivery issues within the suppliers' organization and drive recovery including root cause/corrective action.

• Proactively work with suppliers to reduce lead time and improve flexibility/responsiveness.

• Assist commodity teams & PO place team as required to assure LTA penetration is increased.

• Other actions as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field recommended with minimum 4-6 years of purchasing

Additional Qualifications:

• Project Management Experience

• Must be proficient in MRP (SAP experience a plus).

• Six Sigma Certification a plus.

• Aerospace Experience

• Experience in an automated EDI environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of production control and material manufacturing methods is highly desired.

• Prior experience in manufacturing.

• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.

• Ability to handle multiple customers/priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in order management and logistics.

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills.

• Proficient in MS Office Applications

• Prior experience in E-Auction Marketplace

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.