Kawneer Company, Inc.
Procurement Manager
Kawneer Company, Inc., Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, United States, 16066
Job Description
Arconic is currently in search of a
Procurement Manager
to join our
Building and Contruction Team
in
Cranberry Township, PA .
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Responsibilities
The Cranberry Procurement Manager develops and leads the Plant Procurement team and is an integral part of the Business Unit operations leadership team. The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the respective plant, the lowest sourcing risks, best supplier performances and ensuring highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Plant Procurement team. This role ensures the optimal collaboration of Plant Procurement with Capital Procurement as well as with Category Management and Regional Procurement to achieve best procurement results and is directly responsible for the Plant Procurement targets.
Primary Responsibilities:Responsible for the Plant Procurement Operations function including setting the strategy for Req to PO processes for the locationLeads a team of Buyer/Planners, Specialists, Strategic Sourcing & Estimating functionsWorks in close conjunction and alignment with Capital and Category ProcurementShares savings targets with Category Management on Plant-specific spends i.e. Performance areas: Cost Savings (SRT), Supplier performance, challenging of material & service specifications (demand management), procurement organizational efficiency.Monitors and controls plant procurement target achievement and initiates counter measures if necessaryCommunicates supplier issues to BU Procurement Director and Category ManagementParticipates in supplier meetings jointly with Category colleagues if relevant for the PlantConducting Bidding of Capital Projects and Site ServicesCompleting all ASATs & Compliance as requiredConducts all Supplier Negotiations for the Cranberry location in regards to Contracts, Payment Terms, Delivery, Pricing and/or warehousingTroubleshooting issues as needed which may include PO related management, Supplier engagement for rejected material, escalations of all kinds, problem solving, technical issues and testing requirements.Responsible for all Cost Roll at the Cranberry facilityDevelop and maintain constructive business relationships with key suppliers.Projects of any kind as directedStrategic Sourcing Initiatives as directedQualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Institution. (Engineering, finance, business, or supply chain preferred)3-10 years previous work experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management.Employees must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Preferred Qualifications
Professional Certification - Certified Purchasing Manager (CPIM, CPM or CSCP) is preferred.JD Edwards or Oracle ExperienceDemonstrated flexibility over multiple categories and suppliersCommunication and negotiation skillsProject Management, able to manage resources and timelinesStrong financial and business acumen.Innovative, Strategic thinker.Technical proficiency required, ability to read prints and understand complex manufacturing processes
Arconic is currently in search of a
Procurement Manager
to join our
Building and Contruction Team
in
Cranberry Township, PA .
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Responsibilities
The Cranberry Procurement Manager develops and leads the Plant Procurement team and is an integral part of the Business Unit operations leadership team. The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the respective plant, the lowest sourcing risks, best supplier performances and ensuring highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Plant Procurement team. This role ensures the optimal collaboration of Plant Procurement with Capital Procurement as well as with Category Management and Regional Procurement to achieve best procurement results and is directly responsible for the Plant Procurement targets.
Primary Responsibilities:Responsible for the Plant Procurement Operations function including setting the strategy for Req to PO processes for the locationLeads a team of Buyer/Planners, Specialists, Strategic Sourcing & Estimating functionsWorks in close conjunction and alignment with Capital and Category ProcurementShares savings targets with Category Management on Plant-specific spends i.e. Performance areas: Cost Savings (SRT), Supplier performance, challenging of material & service specifications (demand management), procurement organizational efficiency.Monitors and controls plant procurement target achievement and initiates counter measures if necessaryCommunicates supplier issues to BU Procurement Director and Category ManagementParticipates in supplier meetings jointly with Category colleagues if relevant for the PlantConducting Bidding of Capital Projects and Site ServicesCompleting all ASATs & Compliance as requiredConducts all Supplier Negotiations for the Cranberry location in regards to Contracts, Payment Terms, Delivery, Pricing and/or warehousingTroubleshooting issues as needed which may include PO related management, Supplier engagement for rejected material, escalations of all kinds, problem solving, technical issues and testing requirements.Responsible for all Cost Roll at the Cranberry facilityDevelop and maintain constructive business relationships with key suppliers.Projects of any kind as directedStrategic Sourcing Initiatives as directedQualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Institution. (Engineering, finance, business, or supply chain preferred)3-10 years previous work experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management.Employees must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Preferred Qualifications
Professional Certification - Certified Purchasing Manager (CPIM, CPM or CSCP) is preferred.JD Edwards or Oracle ExperienceDemonstrated flexibility over multiple categories and suppliersCommunication and negotiation skillsProject Management, able to manage resources and timelinesStrong financial and business acumen.Innovative, Strategic thinker.Technical proficiency required, ability to read prints and understand complex manufacturing processes