Procurement Manager (88081)

Who we are:

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Procurement Manager toDirect the procurement organization to ensure the continuous supply of materials in support of company plans while assuring the most competitive cost, highest level of quality, and the lowest possible lead time.

Reporting to the CFO, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic processes in support of corporate goals, providing organizational recommendations as required to accomplish these goals.
• Lead material cost reduction efforts, including commodity prices tracking, LTA negotiation, Supplier consolidation, sourcing, etc.
• Lead lean procurement and continuous improvement efforts in the procurement department
• Implement lead time reduction programs to support replenishment programs as directed by the planning department
• Develop and manage supplier partnerships to ensure best cost, quality, OTD, and lead time to meet all corporate strategic goals
• Support R&D and Sales to provide new materials in support on new projects and products
• Develop, implement, and drive inventory reduction plans.
• Find and develop new sources of supply in support of production and set strategic goals
• Support the review and development of legal documents as related to supplier contracts.
• Participate or lead efforts to negotiate, renegotiate, or discontinue supplier contracts including transportation and logistics contracts.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, ensure continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit TGC.
• Manage department projects to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget) by establishing clear goals and accountability.
• Identify potential raw material issues/risks and develop contingency plans.
• Report Quarterly forecast to vendors, to reduce lead time and capacity constraints.
• Provide direction and mentoring to the procurement personnel
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned when required
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. /B.A. degree in Business or equivalent years of experience. MBA a plus
• ISM or APICS Certification a Plus
• Ten (10) years of progressive strategic procurement experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Customer-service oriented
• Knowledge of material systems MRP/ERP and implementations  
• Understanding of contract related legal matters 
• Understanding of Supplier negotiations, cost analysis and qualifications 

PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department