Sikorsky Global Helicopters/UTC in Coatesville, PA, is hiring a Procurement Manager.
This position has responsibility for leading a 45-person department engaged in planning, organizing, and executing global strategic sourcing and tactical procurement activities for direct and indirect commodities. Procurement Manager will also be responsible for coordinating the strategic development of suppliers (incorporating performance metrics) and providing advice to stakeholders on all matters pertaining to best sourcing practices. This bonus-eligible position (target 12%) comes with a competitive compensation package, including relocation.
REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The Procurement Manager will oversee and direct the planning, organizing, and execution of global strategic sourcing and tactical procurement activities for direct and indirect commodities within the guidelines and goals of the Company. Coordinate the strategic development of suppliers (incorporating performance monitoring metrics) and provide advice to stakeholders on all matters relating to best practice sourcing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:
Sikorsky Global Helicopters/United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
To apply, please send your resume to:
Casmer Hill, Managing Partner
Hill Associates L.L.C.
183 Bayberry Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825
203-374-6838
hillassociates@optonline.net
This position has responsibility for leading a 45-person department engaged in planning, organizing, and executing global strategic sourcing and tactical procurement activities for direct and indirect commodities. Procurement Manager will also be responsible for coordinating the strategic development of suppliers (incorporating performance metrics) and providing advice to stakeholders on all matters pertaining to best sourcing practices. This bonus-eligible position (target 12%) comes with a competitive compensation package, including relocation.
REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The Procurement Manager will oversee and direct the planning, organizing, and execution of global strategic sourcing and tactical procurement activities for direct and indirect commodities within the guidelines and goals of the Company. Coordinate the strategic development of suppliers (incorporating performance monitoring metrics) and provide advice to stakeholders on all matters relating to best practice sourcing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs the Purchasing Department in maintaining and improving all materials and material measurements, including but not limited to: price, quality, delivery, lead times, terms, and turns; leads department efforts in researching new vendors and materials globally to maintain competitive product margins and enhance profitability.
- Drives standardization of processes and procedures, transaction methods with suppliers, to include supplier selection processes / ongoing supplier management, data collection, negotiation, performance improvement, cost reduction and communication strategies.
- Participates in aircraft build and completions planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support Operations.
- Works closely with Operations management to report daily procurement activity status and define priorities in order to meet production schedules.
- Directs negotiation efforts on purchase agreements and vendor contracts with a bias for achievement of quality, delivery, cost containment and process improvement.
- Develops and maintains systematic, analytical, and results-based method for monitoring supplier's performance and communicates these results to the suppliers and end users.
- Provides timely and actionable information for corrective actions to be taken where necessary to both the supplier and end users.
- Manages and influences senior management on the role of global sourcing and procurement and gains alignment between sourcing and internal business partners on sourcing strategy.
- Prepares and monitors the budget, staffing and business/operational results of the purchasing organization.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred.
- 8-10 years of experience in a professional purchasing role, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial/supervision position supervising at least 30-40 employees and managing $500MM in total spending
- Requires strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills in a high volume work environment.
- Requires experience working with an SAP ERP system.
- Knowledge of product pricing, product costing, and financial aspects of vendor relationships.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS office applications especially PowerPoint with the ability to learn new programs that may be job specific.
- Must have demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement /Lean efforts and cost reduction initiatives.
- US citizenship or permanent residents only.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters/United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
To apply, please send your resume to:
Casmer Hill, Managing Partner
Hill Associates L.L.C.
183 Bayberry Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825
203-374-6838
hillassociates@optonline.net
