Purchasing Supervisor

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing equipment and supplies in an organization. Develops and implements activities in Purchasing to meet goals, quality and cost objectives. Selects, develops and leads personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Purchasing function and develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Prioritizes schedules based on multiple factors and customer requirements. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Assignments tend to be of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally receives instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability. Evaluates vendor quotations to ensure the utilization of appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. Implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements. Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Approves purchase orders and change notices. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications. Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity. Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel. Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies by providing leadership to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals to ensure production goals are met within organization goals of budget, time requirements and high level of quality. Generally, supervises lower-level supervisors and/or professional staff, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Ensure that departments within the organization reach goals within budget and a high level of quality. Prepares reports. Identifies obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance. Ensures the working environment is clean, organized and safe for employees at all times. Understands and ensures staff complies with all safety and environmental policies and practices. Works to avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that may cause scrap, rework, use of excessive overtime, and/or delays in schedules. Prepares and presents budgetary recommendations. Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific project/schedules. Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines. Supervisory Responsibilities This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of lower-level supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management – Communicates changes and progress. Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Builds team relations. Leadership/Managing People - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Comes to the forefront in case of crisis, and is able to think and act in creative ways in difficult situations; Holds team accountable; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes him/herself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values. Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-4 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret various business documents, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and response to questions before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of the Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP Software.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately +/-10%

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
Evaluates vendor quotations to ensure the utilization of appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
Implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
Approves purchase orders and change notices.
Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies by providing leadership to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals to ensure production goals are met within organization goals of budget, time requirements and high level of quality.
Generally, supervises lower-level supervisors and/or professional staff, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Ensure that departments within the organization reach goals within budget and a high level of quality.
Prepares reports.
Identifies obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance.
Ensures the working environment is clean, organized and safe for employees at all times.
Understands and ensures staff complies with all safety and environmental policies and practices.
Works to avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that may cause scrap, rework, use of excessive overtime, and/or delays in schedules.
Prepares and presents budgetary recommendations.
Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at various management levels.
Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific project/schedules.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.