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ManagesthedirectionanddailyactivitiesoftheDivision's sourcingofrawmaterials,parts,equipmentandoperatingsuppliesrequiredforproductionofthe Division'sproducts.Responsibleforembracinganddrivingleanenterprisessystemsthroughouttheprocurementprocess.
Scope/SupervisionandInteraction:
This role has direct reports.
Position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of Division management, including operational, engineering, quality control,marketingandfinance. Will supervisetheSourcingManagers,SourcingSpecialists.Keysupplierandkeycustomercontact required.
EssentialFunctions:
PlansanddirectstheactivitiesoftheDivision's sourcingofrawmaterials,supplies,equipmentorservices.Identifiesrawmaterialrequirementsfromproduction specifications,operationalschedulesandengineeringqualityrequirements.Determinesthemostcostefficientandreliablematerialsneededforthemanufacturing process.
Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price. Developsstandard/automatedre-orderprocedures.Willdevelopcrisismanagementandsupplierbackupcontingencyprograms.
DevelopsandbenchmarksbestpracticesamongtheDivisionssuppliersandmaintainaccuratemeasurementsandrecordsforevaluationofsuppliers. Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
ResponsibleforintegratingtheDivisionwithelectronicinterfacingthroughoutthepurchasingfunction.
Qualifications:
4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management required.
Minimumof6-8yearspurchasing/managerialexperience.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automationopportunities.
Musthavefunctionalunderstandingofcostaccountingandadopttopracticalapplication.
Musthaveadvancedcomputerskillsandbeabletounderstandelectronicprocessing.
Excellentwritten,verbal,andinterpersonalcommunicationskillsforeffectiveinterfacewithallinternalandexternalcontacts.
Mustbeaninnovatorandembraceleanenterprisesprinciplesandpractices

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Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Job #627155