Purchasing Manager

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TEL Manufacturing & Engineering America (TMEA) Purchasing Manager, is an integral part of the TMEA Operations management team. In the role of Purchasing Manager, you will lead a multi-site purchasing team by clarifying goals, standardizing work, optimizing resources, leading department improvement projects, and communicating status with executive leaders. As a member of the TMEA Supply Chain Solutions team you will help identify and execute on strategic initiatives. This critical role will deliver comprehensive operational strategies intent on achieving stability through the systematic application of LEAN principles and Project Management to optimize the value stream performance.

Ideal traits of the next Purchasing Manager include: operations experience, financial acumen, strategic outlook and continuous improvement mindset. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible in supporting the Supply Chain Solutions team in finding additional cost savings opportunities in four key enablers, but not limited to: Robust Supply Chain, Manufacturing Transfers, Value Engineering, and Value Stream Improvement leveraging change management capabilities. Knowledge of LEAN principles and Project Management foundational skills are seen as a plus.

The Purchasing Manager will be accountable for end-to-end procurement cycle of direct materials in support of enterprise goals. As manager you will lead efforts to collaborate with suppliers to achieve lead time, delivery confidence, and cost metrics goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Acknowledge and demonstrate skills commensurate with the responsibilities of modern departmental leadership for the continued support of the team, execution of the work, communication of the status, and improvement of related processes.
• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, master data management, and supplier quality and compliance initiatives related to production materials.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• TMEA Change Management expert by influencing decision makers, task owners and stakeholders to manage change and communication in pursuit of enterprise goals.
• Project Leadership though the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, and controlling the work of a cross functional team to achieve defined goals and meet success criteria within the given constraints.
• Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities, and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts.
• Quality System Compliance understanding and adherence to ensure processes consistently fulfill requirements and meet customer needs.
• Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs.
• Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory.
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
• May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• Ability to travel 20%

Preferred Requirements

• Operations, supply chain, and engineering experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, often across different sites and geographies (PMP certification a plus).
• A proven track record of projects completion within time and budget within a regulated environment.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing technology or Capital Equipment Manufacturing preferred.
• A self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to convey business concepts to diverse stakeholders and technical teams in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen/keyboard.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.