Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively and manage performance of a team
Ability to resolve escalations and problem solve
Ability to analyze the supply chain needs of the vertical and develop key supplier relationships to satisfy the requirements
Ability to think strategically and implement solutions that improve buyer efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate sales within the vertical
Ability to work cross functionally with all service center personnel and supplier representatives to manage the incoming supply chain and stocking levels
Ability to identify best cost country suppliers and negotiate lowest possible material acquisition cost and lead times which meet customer demand schedules
Excellent problem solving, multi-tasking and time management skills
Ability to prioritize and organize
Willingness to travel to support customer/supplier meetings, audits and other assessments
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
10+ Years of professional sourcing and/or purchasing experience
Strong technical acumen and Aerospace & Defense supply base knowledge
Proven leadership experience and direct report oversight
Excellent computer and analytical skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
Effective communication skills with peers and service center personnel.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the vertical sourcing strategy with a focus on sales growth initiatives, profitability, risk mitigation, supplier development, and supplier management.
Execute cost reduction initiatives via best cost country (BCC) sourcing, vendor rationalization, long term agreements, new supplier development, forward buy and freight reduction.
Negotiate and manage complex supplier contracts and strategic relationships
Collaborate with program management and demand planning teams on statistical forecasting reviews and consensus sign off meetings.
Coordinate all HR/personnel issues for direct reports within the vertical including Annual Performance Reviews, Compensation, Benefits/payroll issues, Promotions/Merit increases/Bonus allocations, and Training and Development.
Oversee monthly or quarterly reviews of stocking levels and reorder points to ensure inventory optimization and fulfillment.
Meet or exceed inventory turns targets monthly. Assist in establishing the annual budget and provide inventory estimates monthly.
Collaborate with Service Center Manager and Program Management team to maintain alignment with sales projections and gross margin improvement targets.
Oversee new business quotations and implementations, including PPAP & Production Orders, and Reorder Point establishment.
Evaluate procurement workload for the service center and delegate/assume tasks to ensure performance to key sourcing and procurement metrics.
Manage overall service center performance to key procurement metrics –Fill Rate, Turns Performance, Supplier OTD, and Purchase Price Variance, NCMR/IBD Resolution.
Ensure minimal Supplier Contract pricing leakage through periodic review of purchase history.
Assist in disposition of obsolete inventory by looking for opportunities to return to vendor or transform to an active part through rework or secondary processing.
Benefits
Gexpro Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive compensation plus annual bonus
Flexible work schedule, currently hybrid because of global pandemic
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and pet insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
401(k) immediately with a competitive match.
Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
GSOperatingLLC is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
