Procurement Manager

Company / Location Information A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function The Procurement Manager will be accountable for the strategy, risk mitigation and continuous improvement of the procurement process of capital expenditures across A.O. Smith N. American business units. Scope of Responsibility The Procurement Manager will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders & external supply base to lead execution of capital projects and ensure procurement policies are followed. Be a trusted partner across business units and provide process, guidance and gain a deep understanding of what is required for the successful execution of capital projects. Leverage internal & external relationships to ensure proper expertise and experience is being utilized for projects. Responsibilities Oversee and manage all Buyers Support Buyers with information and work with Demand Planning to ensure Material Masters, Forecasts, Safety Stock levels, etc. are up-to-date and accurate Oversee KPIs and other performance criteria to support Supplier Scorecards and develop improvement plans for Suppliers to better meet goals Approve requisitions as needed Identify "problem suppliers" and work with Sourcing Director to mitigate or replace problem suppliers Identify and bring potential Value Realization projects to the attention of Sourcing Director and submit projects to CI to be scored Monitor Inventory levels and "past due" items and provide Buyer's with relevant information to remedy material flows (pull in or push out POs) Assist with Supplier Relationships and monitor Supplier Performance through Scorecard Data Review Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field. MBA a plus. 5-7 years of experience in a combination of procurement and manufacturing engineering roles Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of contract law and principles Demonstrated leadership skills to serve as a project lead across multiple functional areas Strategic thinking and business acumen Proven success in a self-motivating, results oriented environment Track record of successful strategic sourcing initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills Impeccable moral character and high ethical standards Excellent computer skills Willingness to travel as required to manufacturing sites or supplier locations ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in ISM, APICS or other engineering organization a plus Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field Years of Experience Minimum of 5 years related work experience We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. #LI-AO #LI-Hybrid A. O. Smith values employee excellence. In our employment practices, we will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status. We operate in a global environment and will strive to create a workplace where men and women from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.