Manager of Purchasing and Subcontract - New Berlin, Wisconsin
About The Position
The Manager of Purchasing and Subcontract leads the Nuclear Purchasing Department and its team in developing and maintaining suppliers and subcontractors for commercially available products and custom-fabricated and machined components. The role negotiates complex subcontracts, organizes purchasing efforts to maximize profitability and mitigate risk, and focuses on meeting project delivery dates. It collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Installation & Service, and Engineering to resolve issues, share best practices, and address sourcing constraints. The position also supports the continued development of Small Business Plans and works with the Nuclear Business Head to achieve the monthly sales forecast for POC. The manager oversees purchasing and subcontracting from production-control release through receipt of goods at the manufacturing location. Responsibilities include negotiating purchase orders not covered by blanket agreements, purchase and subcontract terms and conditions, cost and delivery schedules, and transportation agreements. The role develops suppliers and project-based framing agreements across the Americas and other regions, and arranges labor, property, and equipment rentals for large-crane erection at remote locations. Travel to vendors or subcontractors may be needed to develop relationships or resolve issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts in Business.
- At least 10 years of purchasing experience.
- At least 10 years of experience negotiating complex subcontracts.
- Excellent communication skills for negotiating subcontracts and developing team focus and goals.
- A can-do attitude and ability to solve complex issues, meet delivery requirements, and resolve problems.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to be flexible yet demanding to balance vendor needs with project requirements.
- Ability to travel to vendors or subcontractors when necessary to develop relationships or resolve issues.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience managing a purchasing team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the purchasing and subcontract processes from production-control release through receipt of goods at the manufacturing location.
- Negotiate purchase orders not covered by blanket agreements established by the Konecranes Supply Chain Group.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of sale for purchased or subcontracted goods.
- Manage costs against estimates.
- Manage delivery schedules for purchased or subcontracted products.
- Manage transportation agreements, including truck, barge, or other transportation.
- Develop new suppliers and framing agreements based on cost per pound in various locations in the Americas and around the world, according to project needs.
- Arrange labor agreements, rental property agreements, and equipment rentals—including cranes, offices, and storage facilities—for erection of large cranes at remote locations.
- Support the continued development of Small Business Plans.
- Work closely with the Nuclear Business Head to achieve the monthly sales forecast for POC.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Installation & Service, and Engineering to resolve issues, share best practices, and address sourcing constraints.
- Administer a clear and fair process to hold vendors and subcontractors accountable for quality and delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a match from day one
- Identity theft protection
- Accident insurance
- Travel insurance
- Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated for the first year; three weeks after 5–12 years of service; four weeks after 13 or more years of service
- Five days of sick leave per year, prorated in the first year after 90 days of service
- Ten paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
