Scottsdale, Arizona
Procurement Manager Job Opening in Scottsdale, Arizona - Procurement Manager Job Responsibilities:
Procurement Manager is responsible for the cost-effective acquisition of materials and
services. The position is primarily focused on satisfying the needs of for external customer sales, but also assists in the evaluation and acquisition of materials, tools, etc. for internal PTI Production Department needs.
Product Manager Job Duties:
Partner with the marketing and sales, to ensure the demand consensus process delivers an agreed upon, workable volume forecast (mid and long term); ensure gaps and overlaps are addressed, scenarios are completed and issues appropriately escalated to meet business objectives.
Lead the S&OP management reviews, prepare all data and metrics for review, identify gaps and scenarios that must be presented, guide final decision making on open items and trade-offs, and prepare escalations for executive review where appropriate.
Establish procurement strategies for acquisition, receiving and tracking materials that optimize quality, cost, and timely delivery criteria.
Work collaboratively with PTI Engineering and Production teams to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation. Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows to identify potential suppliers. Interview prospective suppliers either face-to-face or over the phone to determine prices, discounts, terms, etc.
Create spreadsheets with vendor & product or service comparisons of prospective suppliers to support management decisions.
Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files and records, price lists, the status of requisitions, contracts and orders, locate suppliers, approve bills for payment, monitor performance, calculate the cost of orders, ensure invoices are charged to the appropriate accounts, and monitor inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping records.
Prepare procurement execution plans and oversee the full array of materials management and procurement functions of purchasing, expediting, shipping, receipt and inspections, and logistics.
Develop plans for the effective organization and temporary storage of project materials and general inventories at various company and/or independent warehouse locations. Ensure maintenance of accurate records for all stored materials, and the safe, secure and orderly upkeep of Dovetail warehouses.
Optimize the material and supplier portfolio ? that is what materials should be bought in bulk and consumed as needed from inventory by projects, and which materials are best to acquire as needed
Establish stocking criteria, replenishment levels, inventory management, and tracking and reporting procedures.
Collaborate with management in the negotiation of contracts and lines of credit with suppliers and subcontractors.
Support, and in some cases lead, cost reduction efforts.
Prepare and communicate to the Sales, Design and Engineering teams product directions, availability, lead times, model transitions, and cost roadmaps for key materials.
Monitor and support returns, damage replacements, and warranty claims.
Product Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree and minimum of two years of direct experience required.
Understanding of manufacturing industry processes and procedures with hands on experience in procurement, logistics or project management.
Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. Demonstrable ability to apply strategic vision to procurement strategy.
Excellent time management skills. Outstanding communication skills. Needs to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers. Strong teamwork and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
Must have good computer skills. Should be familiar with MS Office tools, and experienced with financial, procurement and inventory management software. Able to readily utilize web and search technologies to enter, access and retrieve data. Requires basic understanding of business accounting and transactions.
Should be able to process information in the form of computing financial data, compiling information for financial reports and verifying data from invoic
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Procurement: 3 years
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