Manager, Purchasing

Framatome North America•Lynchburg, VA

10d•$99,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with SAP enterprise software and robust knowledge of PC-based application skills such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
Expert knowledge of procurement processes and roles of supply management field in the completion of difficult assignments.
Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and reports.
Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required.
Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.

Nice To Haves

CPM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead significant engagement with BU partners to ensure that project procurement requirements are understood and supported.
Allocate work among the procurement team so requisitioners obtain products/services that meet lead-time, price and quality requirements.
Direct activities to ensure that all purchasing actions, agreements and contracts are within framework of the company’s contractual obligations and are conducted in full compliance of governmental regulations, laws, company policies and procedures.
Provide goals, objectives and standards of performance for the group that are necessary to reach the required level of performance to carry out mission.
Train, counsel, motivate and evaluate performance of direct reports.
Propose and implement a negotiated budget, cost reduction and investment improvements so that unit reaches its financial objectives.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options
dental & vision coverage
life insurance
long- and short-term disability
optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life)
401(k) with employer match
Up to 3 weeks of vacation
8 sick days
13 paid holidays annually
Lifestyle spending account
employer paid mental health support
education reimbursement
professional development opportunities
adoption assistance
parental leave
employee assistance programs