Description
Manages all purchasing related
functions for department. Receives and grants approval for purchases of goods or
services. Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supply to reduce costs
and improve quality. Relies on
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Recruit, develop and manage professional
purchasing resources. Responsibilities
extend to managing departmental budgets and setting objectives for
department.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Strategic and operational responsibility for Business Unit supply-base
network. Accountable for preparing
annual departmental budget.
· Managing the day to day operations for strategic purchasing, new product
sourcing and/or supplier quality management resources. Interview, recommend and coordinate hiring,
training, disciplining and resource utilization of all associates within
department. Identify and evaluate
critical positions within the department and establish strategies to develop a
strong talent pool. Coach and develop
talent utilizing documented performance management tools.
· Responsible for all aspects of supplier management to ensure
cost-effective products and services are provided to Business Unit with
consistent quality and acceptable delivery levels maintained. Coordinate with cross-functional resources to
specify strategy, identification, selection and performance of supply
base.
· Responsible for all supplier contracts to ensure that the required legal
terms, conditions and cost/service components are in place to meet Business Unit
requirements.
· Responsible for monthly reporting regarding purchasing activity and
supplier quality performance. For
example, cost savings and avoidance, supplier delivery, supplier quality, days
payable outstanding and percentage of raw material inventory value on a
leading-edge procurement program (such as consignment, VMI,
dock-to-shop).
· Implement flexible supply network strategies to support business unit
requirements. Evaluate, recommend and
champion best-in-class tools/programs to perform purchasing function. Drive efficient and effective programs
internally and externally. For example,
electronic catalog procurement, reverse auctions, supplier innovation and cost
reduction idea collection, as well as, supplier collaboration through web-based
portal communications, supplier EDI and quarterly business
reviews.
· Prepare business case(s) as required to support make-versus-buy
decisions.
· Develop and maintain comprehensive policy and procedures for all
purchasing functions to support an environment that is ethical and free of
conflict of interest, ensures compliance with internal approval schedules, and
complies with all local, state and governmental laws and
regulations.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Business/Technology
Understands Business
Law and aware of International Law. Able
to create unique contract T&Cs for Legal Review, with working knowledge of
Intellectual Property. Involved in the
acquisition and/or re-sale of Intellectual Property. Manage complex commercial relationships,
understanding potential differing needs between Internal & External
customers. Consistently exceed customer
expectations by dealing with internal complexities across multi or global
organization in a manner invisible to customers.
Able to construct
and manage complex, sophisticated arrangements; Capable of creating
pre-negotiation strategy including company BATNA. Experienced in negotiating/managing
point-to-point purchase agreements. Able
to create detailed market/industry supply & demand models, build detailed
supplier should cost models, and calculate TCO including non-monetary
values. Ability to create spend category
strategy, with the understanding of interdependences, risks, and impact of
strategy by business unit.
Skilled in
developing and managing contingency plans and risk factors with unaided
assistance during the capture/creation of project scope. Capable of managing/leading multi-location
projects marshalling adequate project resources. Demonstrates expanded domestic awareness of
culture, currency, geography, political and limited international exposure.
Some experience utilizing freight
forwarding/customs clearance services.
General understanding of computer network technology & B2B
applications; Demonstrate methods for streamlined supplier
connectivity.
Provides
solution/alternatives to improvement ideas.
Takes initiative to undertake improvement opportunities that are global
in scope and complexity, setting strategies for process improvements that impact
the work product of the department.
Drives one company one process initiatives. Skilled in implementing continuous
improvement opportunities within the supply base.
Interpersonal
Demonstrated
professionalism in communicating and effectively maintening critical
documentation. Provides presentation
opportunities for developing talent visibility with senior management. Issues undertaken are significant in scope
and complexity. Actively supports change
opportunities to maximize personal, departmental and/or company
performance. Influences relationships
and proficient in market research and reacting to the speed of the
industry. Recognizes and capitalizes on
team dynamics, seeking out both internal and external opportunities for a team
environment. Identitifies critical
relationship building opportunities.
Managerial
Capable of leading
multi-location projects and marshal adequate project resources. Accurately documents performance for
professional development and establishes criteria for levels of
performance.
Participates in the
development of departmental and group strategic plans and goals, and shares the
vision both internally and externally.
Understanding of industry direction and influences that force
change.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in
Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business or Engineering, Minimum of six(6) years professional
experience and two (2) years purchasing experience. Previous SAP experience desirable.
At least three years managerial experience
and Professional Purchasing Certification
preferred.
For application instruction, contact: kimberly.hughes@adp.com
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