Purchasing Manager (PacSci)

Purchasing Manager

Position Overview: At PacSci, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading a small team of Buyers. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, components, & services necessary for the production & maintenance of aerospace & defense products. This role involves developing & implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, & managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery & cost efficiency.

This role is on site in Hollister, CA

Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Purchasing Manager is to coach & guide the team to the timely & execution of material procurement, within budget, while meeting or exceeding both project & customer expectations. Therefore, it is critical that this person has a complete understanding of supply base management, purchasing best practice & appropriate process improvement techniques. In this role you will enable your team to realize its full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to review, interpret & complete cost analysis of complex cost proposals. Major/critical procurement administration, from proposal solicitation, fact finding, cost, price analysis & commercial assertion.
• Collaborate with other functional disciplines as necessary, leading the overall supplier contract process. Strong emphasis on Supplier Quality, Engineering & Program Management.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on market, delivery systems & other variables.
• Drafts, explains, & implements instructions, policies, & procedures for purchasing & contract management
• Ability to develop, then execute strategies that are sustainable in a matrix environment, as well as dependencies on other functional disciplines.
• Provide tactical & strategic directions to site procurement team. Lead team effort in the performance of market analysis, supplier selection/analysis & contract negotiation.
• Negotiate & coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Purchasing policies & procedures, external & internal audits & self-assessments.
• Must be able to coach team in resolving delivery issues caused by shortages, end of life/obsolescence, etc., as well as resolving price discrepancies.
• Capable of driving performance improvements among supply base regarding quality, cost, delivery.
• Must be able to coach team in understanding cost elements & preventing unplanned cost increases.

Leadership & Engagement:

• Lead by example in alignment with Fortive9 core behaviors
• Champion talent management initiatives including ongoing leadership/employee development & succession planning
• Set & own employee engagement strategy across the site operations team
• Foster a culture committed to innovation & operational excellence
• Communicate company & cross-functional information effectively to the site
• Provides direction to direct core reports & direct functional reports to accomplish objectives
• Promote a culture of collaboration & accountability between departments

Financial & Resource Management

• Responsible for department expenses versus budget management of the site & drive for cost structure optimization
• Ownership of operational elements of working capital management, including but not limited to procurement & disciplined expense management
• Contribute to annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, & capital expenditures

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in purchasing or material management function. Aerospace/defense industry preferred.
• 5+ years management experience required.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• CPIM or APICS certified highly desirable
• Experience managing both contract manufacturers, production suppliers & distribution channels.
• Familiarity with quality control plans & part production approval processes, particularly when applied to supplier qualification.
• Effective influencer; ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Expertise managing & negotiating push-outs & pull-ins to enable timely deliveries & production schedules.
• Experience with FARs/DFARS & Gov Acquisition guidelines
• History of strategic management, planning & execution.
• Strong negotiations skills & experience creating cost transparency & pricing advantages.
• Familiarity owning a purchasing budget & managing inventory target
• Knowledge of financial aspects of operations Management
• Effective communication skills
• Strong leadership ability
• Change management champion
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer Skills –MS Office, Power BI other analytical/data visualization software
• Effective project/resource management skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree + in related discipline

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About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.