Barnes · 2 days ago
Procurement Manager, CT Operations
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBarnes is a company focused on procurement management for CT Operations. The Procurement Manager will lead the procurement organization, driving performance metrics and building supplier relationships while developing sourcing strategies to optimize costs and fulfill business requirements.
AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead procurement organization for CT Operations sites providing coaching, management and escalation support for the team
Driving KPI performance metrics - late release, push/pull/cancel, delinquency/OTD and costs/PPV
Building supplier relationships and leading efforts to work with vendors to ensure OTD and cost needs for sites
Driving the sourcing strategy that delivers a competitive advantage including implementation of the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance
Leading Global Purchase Family or Regional Commodity specific sourcing with full accountability for buy and meeting material deflation targets by setting strategic direction for global or regional sourcing professionals
Developing strategies and driving negotiations to meet the quality, fulfillment, and productivity requirements of the business
Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records
Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers
Monitor and report on supplier performance and implement corrective action when required
Preparing bid packages, and coaching supporting procurement team as needed on bids and negotiations
Other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Five to ten years of related Supply Chain Management experience in an Engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM, aerospace, or defense environment
Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibilities, with an emphasis in manufacturing
Strong knowledge of production flow, inventory flow, and documentation procedures
Strong business/financial acumen, proficient in leading and setting direction for teams, including demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
Excellent growth leadership skills demonstrating clear global perspective and understand factors impacting Aerospace businesses and our suppliers
Ability to organize time effectively to satisfactorily complete assigned tasks and functions. This includes planning of workflow and meetings
Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Ability to effectively negotiate contracts, ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Bachelor's degree in appropriate Business or Technical discipline is required
Preferred
APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification is a plus
Company
Barnes
Barnes is an industrial and aerospace manufacturer that develops automation solutions and applied technologies.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-07Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stefan Kruppa
Dr.-Ing./Vice President R&D, Molding Solutions
Patrick J. Dempsey
Executive Vice Chairman
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