Manager, Procurement

The Manager, Procurement directs and coordinates the activities of personnel who strategically source, procure, and expedite the purchase of parts for manufacture and repair of aero-derivative industrial gas turbines, power turbines, and power plant equipment. This includes sourcing raw materials (e.g., forgings, castings, etc.) and machining of pick-level parts.

Job Summary

· Requires broad management and leadership of buyers of engine parts for FT8Ò and FT4000Ò gas turbine programs and power plant equipment

· Identifies/develops/consolidates vendors for competitive pricing

· Responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships, including delivery and quality performance, cost, and inventory management

· Oversees purchase order execution and product delivery, ensuring placement of on-time purchase orders, mitigating terminations, and executing cost-reduction goals

· Owns delivery execution to meet production schedule

· Collaborates with Programs and Operations groups (Materials, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehouse), Quality, Engineering, Legal, and Finance

· Leads cross-functional teams in support of cost, quality, and delivery metrics

· Addresses and solves problems

· Builds efficient working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

· Ensures team compliance with Procurement Manual and standard work

· Proactively participates in or leads team efforts to achieve departmental, Company, and individual goals and objectives

· Contributes to building a positive team culture

· Communicates effectively with subordinates and management at all levels

Special Skills

· Aptitude for reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

· Ability to write articulate reports and business correspondence

· Strong proficiency utilizing MS 365 applications, especially Excel

· Substantial SAP experience

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

· Five years of managerial experience required

· Mitsubishi Power Aero product experience highly preferred, but not required; experience with other aero-derivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable

Additional Requirement

20% travel (domestic/international) required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person