Purchasing Manager

Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)

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.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Accountable for purchased part-related SQDC and metrics such as PPV, SOTD, and SQAR.
• Drive make versus buy analyses and recommendations to meet corporate & site objectives.
• Ensure master data for all parts is accurate and maintained.
• Support on-site supplier assessment/certification audits.
• Develop and drive acceptance of preferred suppliers with SPMs, and coordinate regular supplier technology roadmap reviews.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.