Purchasing Manager

Smart People. Smart Ideas. Smart Choice.MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards.We're looking for a Purchasing Manager who delivers value to the business through strong leadership of the purchasing team and collaboration with relevant stakeholders as a key member of the MTS Supply Chain Team.What You'll Do:Provide leadership and direction for the purchasing function to ensure delivery of value to the business through compliance with standards and procedures while meeting production schedules, cost and inventory targets, and quality requirements. Work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve critical parts availability and supplier quality issues.Develop, maintain, and improve processes and procedures. Ensure high quality service, efficient operation, and compliance with established methods/standards. Initiate corrective action as appropriate. Responsible for all purchasing processes and documents. Oversee accuracy of SAP transactions to ensure integrity of data. Responsible for annual material standard cost roll analysis.Set stocking and replenishment strategies to maximize customer on-time delivery, hit product lead time targets, and right size inventory. Establish and monitor purchasing/replenishment-related material master settings and ensure proper configuration in SAP. Monitor effectiveness and initiate changes based on results. Actively participate in material planning activities, including S&OP and forecasting processes.Work with the Sourcing team to mitigate supply chain risks and develop a robust, responsive, high performing supply base. Align purchasing team with Sourcing team and strategies.Ensure proper alignment and communication with all stakeholders on issues and opportunities as they arise.Identify material cost reduction opportunities, collaboratively working with suppliers, buyers, sourcing managers, and engineering, to hit annual cost reduction targets.Provide leadership for assigned employees and creates professional development plans for each employee. Determine staffing and skill requirements to meet departmental and business needs, and implements plans to satisfy those requirements. Set expectations and standards for performance, including enabling a continuous improvement culture.Responsible for managing some support/administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, the Vendor Request system, Conflict Minerals, some reporting activities, and other tasks as assigned.What You Bring:Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3 years experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of MRP systems required; experience with SAP a plusStrong communication skills and ability to negotiate resolution of issues with vendorsStrong analytic skillsPreferred: Experience participating in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)Best in Class Benefits:Affordable medical, dental, and vision insuranceHSA/FSA with a company matchIncome protection benefitsIndustry leading 401(k) planPaid time offParental leaveMatching gift and volunteer programGet Involved and Give Back:MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.Physical Demands (US Only):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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Compensation Information: $92,000 - $140,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.