Procurement Manager - Aerospace

Procurement Manager – Aerospace

Parker Hannifin – Parker Aerospace (Ogden, UT)

The Procurement Manager provides leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the division, maximizing favorable impact on the business. Activities include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination; and asset management.

• Has Direct Reports.
• Works with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.
• Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions.
• Provides direct leadership and management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for the Division.

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow‑up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning’s manufacturing resource‐planning activities to achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on‑time customer deliveries.
• Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity and ownership.
• Accountable for division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply‑chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the division’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier‑managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.
• Advise on supplier‑managed inventory or supplier‑based contracts with customers.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Effectively create and sustain procurement‑to‑delivery material and system cost‑reduction programs.
• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark world‑class supplier‑management systems and implement best practices in the division as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.
• Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.

• Knowledge of the relevant manufacturing, quality or operations support function that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree (required) in a manufacturing‑related business or technical discipline, and ten (10) or more years of progressive experience within the specialty area.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area (e.g., APICS) may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.
• Four (4) or more years of increasing responsibility for leadership within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning and team organizational skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team‑building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
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