Assistant Manager (Procurement)

Description

• Establish cost reduction targets for provisional component contribution. Track, measure, report monthly to ensure targets are being met.
• Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, set objectives, and complete performance evaluations of provisional team. Foster professional growth aligning efforts with SEWS objectives. Enhance, grow Buyer skill set in negotiation, PM, & compliance.
• Support development and implementation of procurement policies alongside Purchasing Management. Serve as escalation to team with suppliers or others if commercial support is required.
• Implementation of roadmaps ideas and completion of VA/VE ensuring cost savings. Coordination with DE, QA, and other related departments as needed to achieve result.
• GPA (Global Purchasing Activity) Provide support in organizing and coordinating all activities of the global team to ensure
• alignment and effective execution
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical capability, quality, and cost. Conduct supplier audits for development and to maintain as a strategic supplier
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on feasibility and supplier capability. Cross functional review with Quality, Engineering, and Material Control as needed
• Work with Program Management and Engineering teams on new product launches, prototypes, and tooling requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.)
• 8-10 years’ experience Purchasing, Sales, Contract Mgt, (negotiation a plus)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (component drawings, specifications, injection molding, etc.)
• Microsoft Office, Team First Environment
• Travel required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Strong Excel)