Procurement Manager

Location: Corcoran, MN
Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Procurement Manager has the responsibility for an assigned group of commodities within the steel fabrication, contract manufacturing and engineering process to drive quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of direct material supply throughout the total product lifecycle. Performs all activities necessary to accomplish cost, schedule and quality objectives in the procurement of fabricated steel components and in some cases with selected contract manufacturers. The experienced Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the procurement efforts and managing operational supplier relationships, administer contractual terms and optimize cost to ensure the supply chain can deliver materials to support technical, production and service requirements. Ensuring proper procurement actives are effectively deployed with stakeholders, internal customers and suppliers, this position impacts on-time delivery of equipment, equipment uptime performance, contributes to cost control activities, and overall internal and external customer satisfaction. This position typically manages multiple supplier relationships (

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational Excellence

??? Work closely with engineering, marketing/sales, and Suppliers to drive supply chain strategies that influence technical design decisions and capabilities. Support cross functional project team meetings and maintain the client's functional area relationships to manage procurement activities and deadlines

??? Manages supplier relationships for improvements/changes to materials and services, price & marketing changes, processes, and other supplier changes that can affect the delivery of the final product

??? Drive supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration and integration and deliver improved results with key suppliers within assigned commodities. Responsible for supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Metrics (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Under minimal direction, maintains supplier relationships through effective communications

??? Conduct and follow up Purchase Price Variance (PPV) activities, budgeting, forecast and actual, and annual price negotiations as well as any other initiatives for assigned commodities

Supplier Relationships and Management

??? Conduct detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers given the assigned commodity strategy

??? Actively drive and implement for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities by understanding customer needs, supply market trends and innovation

??? Require compliance from suppliers to contracts and purchase order terms and conditions, involving all the performance parameters for which they are contractually responsible

??? Implements and maintains superior supply base management techniques and consolidated solution procurement.

Procurement Process

??? Utilize effective procurement processes to evaluate quotations for required materials from qualified suppliers.

??? Manage purchasing process on large projects within the steel fabrication and contract manufacturing commodity while working through engineering change orders (ECR) and Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) with Suppliers.

??? Work with buyers to ensure the preparation and issuance of purchases are in alignment with business needs.

??? Review and update instructions and recommendations regarding purchasing processes and procedures. Implement changes to ISO work instructions as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, finance, economics or related field

Experience:

??? Minimum 6 years Procurement/Commodity management experience or 7+ years functional expertise in engineering/heavy fabrication/contract manufacturing

??? Proven project management experience in managing and/or facilitating a team

??? Strong background working cross functionally with finance, engineering, marketing, and other business functions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

??? Expertise in all Microsoft applications, general ERP systems (IFS knowledge a plus)

??? Demonstrated ability in building and maintain interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

??? 5+ years steel fabrication/contract manufacturing industry experience within engineering or procurement

??? CPM/CPSM/APICS/MBA/Engineering certification or other related licenses

??? General understanding of the lean/Six Sigma practices and processes

??? Experience working with design documentation/engineering drawings a plus

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