Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Company Overview:
Over 40 years of proven success in designing, manufacturing, integrating and testing high technology Aerospace, Maritime, and Test Systems Products for valued U.S. Government, Government Prime Contractors, and Commercial Customers throughout the world. A woman owned, Native American owned Small Business located in Stillwater, OK with a modern 86,500 sq. ft. engineering/production facility featuring state-of-the-art technology. ASQ 9100-2016, ISO 9001:2015 and NASA certifications, DCMA Approved quality with Government Property Management Purchasing systems, and DCAA approved accounting system. Frontier Electronic Systems Corp.’s (FES) engineers use advanced technologies to ensure that the systems we develop meet or exceed all contractual requirements, our customers’ stringent test, measurement, support and affordability requirements, driving FES to be the employer of choice year after year.
Job Responsibilities/Primary Duties:
Leads the Purchasing department and supervises all members of the Purchasing team. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Purchasing processes and procedures at FES. Responsible for the acquisition of parts, equipment, and materials through the issue of purchase orders with high dollar value and technical challenges. Negotiates terms and conditions, ensures quality and on-time delivery of products, selects vendors, ensures procurement compliance and program objectives are met and coordinates all elements of supply chain management for FES.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Person (United States citizen or have permanent resident status in the United States. No sponsorship). Proficient in use of computer and software to include: MS Office; ability to gain proficiency in CostPoint and other relevant Frontier Electronic Systems software systems.
Education:
B.S. in Business or Engineering preferred or Associate’s Degree with demonstrated purchasing and supervisory experience.
Related work experience required:
10 years’ experience in electronics supply chain with 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Special skills or abilities required: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to gain proficiency in CostPoint and other relevant FES software systems. Professionally communicates information and works in a positive, cooperative, and respectful manner to proactively respond to the needs of internal/external customers. Previous work experience to include demonstrated efficiency in team-building, and cross-functional interaction via written and verbal skills. Complies with assigned work schedules and overtime requests required to fulfill program and organizational objectives.
Additional Education/Experience/Skills preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business or Technical Discipline preferred. Previous in-depth experience with ERP Programs/Software.
Benefits: Frontier Electronic Systems Corp. offers a great environment for employees to excel and succeed. We conduct business in a professional, team-oriented work environment. We offer many great benefits including competitive salary, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, and more. By joining FES, you are becoming part of a team dedicated to designing the future, building the present, and evolving the past.
Frontier Electronic Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and disabled.
Frontier Electronic Systems is Veteran ready.
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