PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

PRIMARY SUMMARY:

Leads site purchasing activities and ensure compliance with company policies; ensures the reliable, competitive and complaint supply of raw materials, components, services, tooling, and outside processing required to support production and customer commitments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads, coaches and develops buyers or purchasing clerks capability in negotiation, supplier management, cost analysis and Lisi purchasing procedures. Supervises purchasing personnel, assigns priorities and guides the workflow based on production requirements. Reviews or establishes purchasing procedures, setup standards for purchasing execution, follow-up, escalation processes. Coordinates with planning/operations and ensures timely decisions and proactive actions to mitigate shortages or supplier performance deteriorations or upcoming risks and supports the production schedules. Conducts periodic Spend Analysis and identifies supplier consolidation or cost-reduction opportunities; leads projects or activities in negotiating pricing, payment terms, lead times, etc to optimize total cost and achieve corporate saving targets. Supports in corporate group contracts, LTA and preferred suppliers and consolidates spend where applicable. Coordinates supplier capacity reviews and maintains supplier lead time chart; applies appropriate inventory management methodology and maintains adequate inventory levels while supporting production continuity. Reviews and approves Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy in accordance with supplier quotation, pricing agreement, customer requirement flow down, etc. Resolves discrepancies involving quantity, price, delivery, documentation, packaging and invoice compliance, etc. Leads supplier performance reviews; coordinates improvement plans or corrective actions in terms of quality or on-time delivery. Supports supplier qualification, approval, development and ASL maintenance. Collaborates and coordinates with cross-functional departments and promotes ethical conduct, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensures employees observe all safety regulations. Performs personnel functions, performance evaluations and disciplinary action. Ensures all people placed under their assigned area of responsibility, or all persons who may be affected by equipment or processes placed under their responsibility are complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local and State government, and LISI Aerospace policies, procedures and plans. All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times. All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately. Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results. Other duties may be assigned.

WAYS OF WORKING, EXPERIENCE, AND BEHAVIORS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical – Experience with ERP/MRP systems; synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data. Able to make fact-based decisions. Technical Skills – Experience in purchase requirements, specifications, drawings, quality clauses, and commercial terms; accumulates working knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and function; Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Management of problem solving team. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization; Writes comprehensive well developed work instructions; Writes clear actions and audit reports. Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Manages systems and process. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Hourly Purchasing and Receiving Personnel; provides overall direction, coordination and evaluation of purchasing functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be a quick learner. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or Associate’s degree (A.A.) in supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience. Five or more years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising purchasing or supply chain personnel. Strong negotiation, supplier performance management, cost-analysis, and problem-solving capabilities. Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiarity with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Certificates, licenses, registrations Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture, be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :

• Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
• Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
• Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
• Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, HSE guidelines and golden rules
• Ensure that procedures and instructions are always adapted and updated
• Ensure the acquisition and maintenance of the skills of its employees in relation to the tasks performed by its teams
• Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good condition and operates without risk. If this is not the case, he/she will ensure that protective measures are taken and/or that the equipment is consigned
• Identify and deal with HSE risk situations during the appropriate SHP
• Manage emergency situations with the help of the OHS and first response team members
• Relay and animate HSE communication within his/her teams

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