Horstman · 2 days ago
Purchasing Lead/Supervisor
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHorstman is seeking a Purchasing professional to enhance and supervise their procurement team. The successful candidate will oversee procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials while adhering to group procurement policies and procedures.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Procurement Management and Supervision: Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components and services in accordance with project requirements, ensuring compliance to specification and defense regulations. Manage procurement and global transportation
Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering partnerships that ensure the reliability, quality and competitiveness of our supply base
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with suppliers to secure best possible agreement while mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to budget
Supply Chain Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve the supply chain processes, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and risk mitigation strategies
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing and availability of materials and components
Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, Governmental procurement and security requirements, local and global company policies while maintaining accurate records and documentation
CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Quality Assurance, Group Purchasing, Global Commodity Management and other teams to align procurement strategies with project goals and timelines
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity and reliable supply
Systemization: Assure data integrity of supply chain data within the MRP system and support continued enhancement of the system to support efficiency gains
Team Supervision: Supervise the daily operations of the sourcing team. Provide mentoring and skill development to the Purchasing team of 14 people. Collaborate with the office of Programs, Operations to assure manufacturing paperwork is available as required, and quality to support smooth flow of material, on schedule and within budget. Understand principals of estimating and be able to supervise individuals in estimating
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
4+ years of purchasing experience in the manufacturing aerospace/defense business
In depth understanding of DoD program requirements, contracting, and government customer expectations
Experience with international suppliers and negotiating contracts
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and understanding of production scheduling and estimating fundamentals
Knowledge of ITAR/EAR/export controls
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
MS Office application proficiency
Experience managing crossfunctional technical teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Comfortable with communication to all organizational levels
Direct experience negotiating with suppliers
Preferred
Certifications such as MCIPS, CPSM, CPM, or CPIM or equivalent professional qualification combined with demonstratable experience in procurementrelated positions
Experience in a smallbusiness environment where crossfunctional coordination is critical
Holds a valid driver's license
Manufacturing and inventory management
Ability to travel internationally
In depth understanding of VISUAL ERP
Familiarity with manufacturing operations, configuration management, and quality systems (AS9100, ISO, etc.)
Company
Horstman
A company of the RENK Group, Horstman is the pre-eminent mobility solution provider in the global heavy armoured and tracked vehicle suspension market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase