Procurement Supervisor

Safran Group • Grand Prairie, TX

50d

About The Position

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for driving customer satisfaction through procurement excellence by ensuring suppliers deliver On Time, On Quality and On Cost. Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions negotiated and agreed to by Safran.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience in place of formal education.
• 5 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have SAP Experience.
• Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented approach.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Change Agent
• Exceptional character, honesty, integrity and reliability
• Well organized, resourceful and efficient
• Sets the highest standard of professionalism
• Treats everyone with the utmost decency and respect
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Drives culture in a very positive way
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.
• Possess the ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) are preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001/ FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of buyers. Provide training, guidance, and performance evaluations to ensure team effectiveness and development.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics.
• Work with other departments, such as logistics, production, and R&D, to understand their needs and ensure alignment in procurement plans.
• Negotiating Long Term Agreements.
• Manage projects assigned by the manager, working with peers in other departments.
• Analyzing data, including enterprise requirements, planning information, and preparing reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
• Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends, price changes, and new products to make well-informed buying decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees