Job Details

We are working closely with a team that is responsible for strategic sourcing components that are utilized in building specialized ground vehicle systems for the US Armed Services and allies.

This team has the immediate need for a Manager of Purchasing in Auburn Hills, MI. This is a direct, full-time opportunity with 3-4 days a week onsite.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of purchasing professionals and provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Program Manages and leads day-to-day activities while acting as the interface between the SCM team and senior management
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors based on their capabilities, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and quality of goods
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships
• Performs and documents complex cost and price analyses to ensure fair and reasonable price determination utilizing robust purchasing process
• Works with team members to ensure contract files are complete and satisfy Government/Customer requirements to maintain SCM's approved Cost Estimating and Purchasing Systems
• Understands, analyzes, and communicates cost and supplier data in a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Government environment
• Drives achievement of deliverables through execution of a team-oriented approach, targeting effective resource management and leveraging team member strengths and weaknesses to achieve optimal team performance
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member the expectations
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices for products, processes, and supply chain strategies
• Continuously monitor market trends, industry developments, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure seamless integration and coordination of purchasing activities
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of value capture initiatives and track progress towards financial goals
• Lead or support business case development for strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and new market entry
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to identify opportunities for collaboration and value creation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent relevant degree required (with CPSM/CPM, and/or MBA preferred)
• 2+ years of professional military/government purchasing experience
• 5+ years managerial and employee development experience
• Demonstrated performance in working with and leading cross functional teams
• Demonstrated performance in purchasing, commodity management and strategic sourcing
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
• Strong skills required in communication, presentation, analysis, team rapport with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Technical understanding of main vehicle components
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

For immediate review, please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com