Supply Chain Manager #222447 gea at Argus Technical

Duties:

Client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager with experience in a similar metal based Original Equipment Manufacturing operation. 

 REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, related field or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in a construction environment
• Experience in procurement of steel and fabrication type products

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for working with Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, Estimators, Field Foreman, Shop Foreman, Shipping/Receiving, Tool Crib and Vendors.  Also responsible for expediting equipment, materials, products, rentals and services.  The leader and team will work daily to monitor and control shop and job site costs. The leader also assists with accurate cost estimates to his/her team for product manufacturing, construction projects or services as required by customer’s documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead purchasing efforts with an eye towards forecasting to ensure appropriate commodity pricing is upheld within industry standards
• Know the market well enough to capitalize on trends in raw material costs as macro trends in supplier and contract base are monitored.  Implement Proactive plans to engage suppliers.
• Expertise with vendor management and create metrics to properly manage the vendors
• Responsible for price negotiation, identification and source selection as well as contract review
• Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short- and long-term savings targets
• Continually develop personal and team expertise to support growth for new projects
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers.  Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships
• Review quotations and Order materials and services per negotiated and appropriately approved contracts. 
• Track Purchasing activity and measurements including the maintenance of organized purchasing records.
• Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products
• Communicate in a timely manner rapid fluctuation in prices of materials to those affected (Leadership Team, Project Managers, Engineers, etc.)
• Communicate in a timely manner to those affected by delays, changes or other concerns that impact the shop, field, engineering orders or supplies

Tasks:

• Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications
• Evaluate requests for purchase of supplies, equipment and services to determine and implement appropriate procurement method
• Update Timberline Estimating program pricing on a monthly/quarterly/semi-annually/annual basis
• Oversee Team Buyers purchases to ensure accountability
• Assist with inputting receiving documentation in Timberline (from Shipping & Receiving)
• Enter daily purchase order/job cost transfers into Timberline
• Assist in the development of bid specifications and standards to ensure the lowest pricing, promote competition and maintain quality
• Provide support to employees regarding requisitions, purchase orders and vendors
• Process requisitions into purchase orders and always follow ethics guidelines
• Follow up/expedite calls on outstanding orders using e-mail confirmation whenever possible
• Oversee the uniform program for union employees (negotiate contract, approve invoices, add/delete employees, etc.)
• Establish and Maintain min/max material levels according to current market and backlog
• Works closely with Receiving department to ensure timing of receiving proper supplies

 SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY

This position directs the efforts of and supervises the Purchasing departments at all locations.

TRAVEL

The employee will travel at times up to 10% when the job site is not close to the main office or when responsible for two or more job sites.

 SKILLS/ABILITIES

·      Self-directed with the ability to exercise independent sound judgement and action

·      Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency

·      High performer with a dedicated work ethic in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to include collecting and analyzing data resulting in fiscally responsible decisions

·      Knowledge of vendors and sources of supply

·      Strong Negotiation skills

·      Strong follow-through skills

·      Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in completion of duties

·      Possess great organizational skills and a superior attention to detail

·      Strong oral/written communication skills

·      Ability to work with team members at all skill levels of the organization to achieve positive results

·      Ability to work with a diverse set of personalities