Procurement Manager

Job Summary

• Requires broad management and leadership of buyers of engine parts for FT8 and FT4000 gas turbine programs and power plant equipment
• Identify/develop/consolidate vendors for competitive pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships, including delivery and quality performance, cost, and inventory management
• Oversee purchase order execution and product delivery, ensuring placement of on-time purchase orders, mitigating terminations, and executing cost-reduction goals.
• Own delivery execution to meet production schedule.
• Collaborate with Programs and Operations groups (Materials, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehouse), Quality, Engineering, Legal, and Finance.
• Lead cross-functional teams in support of cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Address and solve problems.
• Build efficient working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure team compliance with Procurement Manual and standard work.
• Proactively participate in or lead team efforts to achieve departmental, Company, and individual goals and objectives; performance metrics discussed during interview
• Contribute to building a positive team culture.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Financial analysis
• Supply chain knowledge
• Leadership and team development
• Data analytics and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• 5–8 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience
• 5 years of managerial experience required
• Mitsubishi Power Aero product experience highly preferred, but not required; experience with other aeroderivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable

• 20% travel (domestic/international) required