What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader Purchasing position at Kaman?
Overview:
The Team Leader Purchasing works under the general direction of the Director of Operations. He/She/They are responsible for procuring direct/indirect materials and services as well as preparing quotes, selecting suppliers, and executing supply chain management strategies. This position is responsible for supervising buyers at the site level and assigning work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader Purchasing works under the general direction of the Director of Operations. He/She/They are responsible for procuring direct/indirect materials and services as well as preparing quotes, selecting suppliers, and executing supply chain management strategies. This position is responsible for supervising buyers at the site level and assigning work.
- Procure direct and indirect materials, services, prepare quotes, select suppliers, prepare and execute supply chain management strategies.
- Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Review requisitions, confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
- Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. Prepare purchase orders or bid requests. Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
- Manage cross-functional teams to resolve issues associated with assigned commodities, owning the responsibility for facilitating all activities to achieve the most effective and timely solutions possible.
- Prepare reports and documents necessary to support the Procurement function. Develop and execute annual roadmap goals. May approve invoices for payment. Maintain and review Supplier Kanban and Supplier Portal(s) as required.
- Maintain the highest levels of qualify performance and ensure that all suppliers achieve the highest levels of price, quality and delivery performance.
- Establish and maintain liaison with all suppliers as well as all internal department personnel to facilitate problem identification and resolution. Adhere to company ethical standards and company policies and procedures in all dealing with external suppliers, competitive purchasing and purchasing from small, disadvantaged business. Maintain a current understanding of all suppliers’ capabilities, capacity, etc. Maintain good working relationships.
- Follow standard practice and procedures as defined in the company’s policies and procedures. Follow all safety and environmental and health regulations. Keep working areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Supervise Buyers at the site level, assign workload, assess and train buyers, and complete performance evaluations.
- Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories. Perform other related duties as directed by supervision. Participate in and support the company’s process improvement initiatives.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, or related discipline, preferred.
Experience:
- 7 years related supply chain or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Requires thorough knowledge of procurement techniques.
- Working knowledge of procurement/purchasing applications software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Travel required, as necessary.
Work Authorization:
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to access export controlled technology.
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