Procurement Manager

Company: GDH Consulting
Location: Stillwater
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

GDH Consulting has partnered with a manufacturing company looking to add to their Procurement Team.This position is responsible to lead the North American Procurement team and ensure the key procurement processes are implemented and adhered to. These processes include new product introduction/transfer of work, supplier selection, supplier development, and escalation. Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Implementation of existing processes in both USA and Canada plants
• Motivate and coach the procurement team of North America
• Ensure the procurement team is process driven and understands the Asco strategy and the business (adhere to key processes)
• Motivate the internal customers and other stakeholders to follow the key processes for procurement of goods and services
• Close coordination with other procurement team members
• On time delivery of procured goods and services and timely status reporting to all other organizations
• Rationalization of the supply chain to reduce costs and improve supplier performance
• Development of suppliers
• Selection of suppliers for new products and transfer of work
• Manage Supplier Quality personnel to ensure supplier performance and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
• Manage supplier audits, supplier performance/improvement plans, and supplier evaluations
• Risk identification and management
• Support the Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process
• Manage external capacity planning
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives in the plant(s)
• Manage supplier claims and commercial issues of external suppliers
• Support finance and manage the budget
• Manage capital expendituresRequired Qualifications and Skills:Education: Four year degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain and a minimum of 5 years' relevant procurement experience or 5 years' equivalent procurement experience ( Supply Chain Certification, a plus.) Skills / Experience: Experience managing and leading a team of professionals.
  • Must possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; capable to interact with various Asco team members and leadership, plus the Senior and executive leadership of suppliers.
  • Understanding of the S&OP process
  • Worked in aerospace or a closely related manufacturing business
  • Development and/or implementation of procurement processes
  • Risk identification and management
  • Understanding of AS9100, Nadcap, special processes, and supplier quality
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Independent and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Must possess manufacturing/procurement business acumen
  • Stress resistant
  • Team player; the ability to work well with others in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to travel - domestic and internationally - 25% - 50% Interested candidates please send resume in Word format to Please reference job code 85885 when responding to this ad.GDH Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

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