Purchasing Manager

Watts Water•Hutchinson, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. This highly motivated individual, as part of the Superior Boiler Operations team, will be responsible for meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives by leading purchasing process improvements that support business goals. This role oversees commercial and supplier-related purchasing activities for the assigned site or business unit, with a focus on supplier management, cost reduction, inventory management, and continuity of supply for manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for supervision of the Purchasing team. This position reports to Operations Manager, Superior Boiler. This role is onsite and is based in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in supply chain operations with a demonstrated ability to work with frontline operations management and cross-divisional, cross functional teams.
Sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience.
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills for effective dealings with suppliers and Watts team members.
Experience supporting operations producing highly engineered mechanical product lines is preferred.
History of managing direct spend and establishing measurable improvements in YOY SQDC.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Process driven and attention to detail.
Successful with driving results within a manufacturing organization.
Working knowledge of ERP systems as related to purchasing.
Adept with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Powerpoint.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screening and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications preferred.
Experience with Access and Data Warehouse.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading and developing the purchasing team, and creating & implementing site KPIs aligned with corporate KPIs.
Accountable for purchased part-related SQDC and metrics such as PPV, SOTD, and SQAR.
Approve purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated and/or standard terms and conditions.
Drive make versus buy analyses and recommendations to meet corporate & site objectives.
Lead a team of Buyers to ensure appropriate inventory levels to stay on schedule.
Ensure master data for all parts is accurate and maintained.
Work with the Sourcing Department to develop RFQ/RFP and negotiate best in class price, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms for purchased products in compliance with corporate objectives.
Lead and support on-site supplier assessment/certification audits.
Assist with supplier cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, long-term contract establishment with focus on continued quality, delivery and productivity improvements that lead to better service and cost reductions.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of commodity & spend category trends, including new technology & manufacturing processes, industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, and material lead times.
Develop and drive acceptance of preferred suppliers with SPMs, and coordinate regular supplier technology roadmap reviews.
Work with engineering and site operations to support adoption l of new product & cost reduction initiatives.
Facilitate and evaluate Manufacturing Alerts and Engineering Change Notifications to ensure timely implementation and minimize materials obsolescence.
Facilitate and drive continuous improvement events targeting purchased items.
Liaise with Accounts Payable department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, and resolve discrepant invoices as necessary to ensure a smooth payment process with suppliers.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Superior Boiler or Company management.
Dedicated to continuous improvement and LEAN principles.