Manager, Supplier Delivery

Incora•Indianapolis, IN

10h

About The Position

The Manager Supplier Delivery is accountable for obtaining a clear and accurate understanding of the policies and procedures of purchasing products in support of requirements from the Sales and JIT Contracts departments and maintaining relationships with suppliers and Incora operational sites. Under the guidance of a procurement manager or department manager, Manager Supplier Delivery will support the buyers in their day-to-day activities with purchase requisitions, vendor interface and performance, supplier performance analysis - with an overall focus on improving supplier pricing, performance, and the reduction of supply chain risk. The Manager will also assist with obtaining quotes (RFQ's) for competitive bidding; recommend sales awards or contracts, if applicable; act as a backup to generate Purchase Orders and provide general logistical support for the buying team. A key area of focus will be the monitoring of supplier KPI's.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of applicable aerospace experience
Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
Familiarity with Incora materials and products or aerospace parts preferred
Ability to interpret basic technical specifications and bid documents
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive, effective working relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional daily interaction with internal and external customers
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and develop sound procurement recommendations
Ability to reproduce established bids and learn to prepare and evaluate new bids
Ability to learn and apply Incora procurement policies and government contracting principles within required training timelines
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, and coworkers
Proficiency or ability to learn integrated procurement and database systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); advanced Excel skills required
Applicants must meet the "U.S. Person" requirement as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain certifications preferred: CSCP, CPSM, and/or CPIM (in addition to bachelor’s degree)
Experience with JDE preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply Sales and JIT contract purchasing requirements
Apply procurement fundamentals, legal requirements, and ethical standards to all activities
Support senior buyers by preparing accurate purchase orders and revisions
Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
Coordinate with requestors to clarify or resolve requisition issues
Determine processing method based on dollar value, urgency, contracts, and bidding requirements
Solicit supplier quotes; assess pricing, availability, terms, and delivery; recommend awards
Collaborate with Material Support Specialists and Purchasing Support Representatives to support procurement, delivery, and quality
Work directly with suppliers to resolve issues, expedite material, and support quality and delivery
Serve as point of contact for resolving procurement discrepancies, including invoices, receiving, inspections, and payment issues
Monitor supplier compliance with cost, quality, and schedule requirements, report deficiencies
Advise internal customers on purchasing policies and procedures
Commit to professional development and continuous process improvement
Attend required company meetings and training
Travel as required