Director, Purchasing; H​/F - SAFRAN Aerosystems Evacuation

Overview

Director, Purchasing (H/F) - SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS EVACUATION at AEROCONTACT

Note:

This description consolidates responsibilities and qualifications from the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate and nonessential notices.

• Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the Purchasing function.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Develop the Department's annual strategic plan and oversee the Purchasing Department's execution of the annual plan and progress toward that plan as well as other Department goals.
• Responsible for the continuous development of a strategic and qualified global Approved Supplier base that will annually provide approximately $130 million of materials, supplies and services.
• Responsible for the negotiation of multi-year contracts to ensure optimal pricing, quality and delivery of commodity materials used at all facilities.
• Collaborate with other business functions to search out the most cost effective solutions to complex supply problems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, including monitoring vendor performance and identifying areas of improvement.
• Build an organization capable of supporting the purchasing needs and maintain a long-term plan to effectively optimize spend in the company.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Ensure One Safran principles are applied across purchasing processes.
• Ensure that all work carried out by the Purchasing functions (Contracts, SPM, Data Administration, Strategic, etc) are compliant with Internal Control requirements.
• Guide and mentor staff on purchasing strategic view; customer service and project management skills.
• Embrace a robust pre and post contract approach and the deployment of tools and techniques to improve the process.
• Participate in committees, teams and special projects throughout the Safran organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Business, Accounting or Manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 8+ years purchasing experience and experience in strategic sourcing.
• Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook; ERP/MRP systems knowledge; strong negotiation and communication skills; proven leadership and delegation abilities; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a cross-functional/international team; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; resilient under pressure; cost reduction program experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Professional certificates (CPM, APICS) highly desirable.

Location:

Lakewood, NJ;
Wall, NJ

Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries:
Staffing and Recruiting