Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager

Job Details:
Job Title : Purchasing Manager
Location : Clearwater, FL 33764
Job Summary:
Responsible for overseeing a group of buyers for the Clearwater, Florida site.
Overseeing a team activities for the following:
Description:

• Follow up with suppliers to assure in time delivery for complex purchased components, sub-assemblies and complete end items.
• Ensure supplier on time delivery, expediting pull-in requests and negotiating push out/cancel requests.
• Work with accounts payable and suppliers to resolve invoicing issues.
• Engage with suppliers proactively to assure MPS starts are met and customer deliveries are not impacted.
• Escalate any short term quality or delivery issues within the suppliers' organization and drive recovery including root cause/corrective action.
• Proactively work with suppliers to reduce lead time and improve flexibility/responsiveness.
• Assist commodity teams & PO place team as required to assure LTA penetration is increased.
• Other actions as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field recommended with minimum 4-6 years of purchasing

Additional Qualifications:

• Project Management Experience
• Must be proficient in MRP (SAP experience a plus).
• Six Sigma Certification a plus.
• Aerospace Experience
• Experience in an automated EDI environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of production control and material manufacturing methods is highly desired.
• Prior experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.
• Ability to handle multiple customers/priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in order management and logistics.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Prior experience in E-Auction Marketplace

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.