Dir, Procurement

HEICO Corporation

Rockmart, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Budget Management, Business Growth, Commodity Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Government Regulations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, PC Software, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Strategy, Product/Service Launch, Project Management Software, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Risk Management, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sourcing Strategy, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Web Browsers, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rockmart, GA
POSTED
25 days ago

The Procurement Director leads the procurement function in executing Group procurement strategy for a business or a group of businesses. Defines and manages commodity strategies and sourcing decisions, while ensuring business supply requirements are satisfied. Ensures procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws and regulations, and management objectives. Must be U.S. Persons.



Job Responsibilities



  • Develops and implements procurement strategy plan for site(s); oversees budget, ensuring lowest cost procurement is achieved and delivering on year-over-year purchasing cost reduction targets, while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international).

  •  Oversees procurement cost, supplier quality and supplier delivery for all purchased products and services for assigned site(s). Ensures successful industrialization of the supply chain during new product launch.

  •  Defines and manages the procurement strategies and sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, cost/quality/delivery strategies, and supplier quality development (when the commodity is unique to assigned sites), while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business's supply chain and ensuring processes are aligned with customer and industry requirements.

  •  Supports the integration of acquired businesses or divestments of businesses within assigned area to align with procurement strategy.

  •  Reduces overall supply risk though contingency planning and understanding of supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health.

  •  Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities; identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids and review bids then selects suppliers.

  •  Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo-political environments.

  •  Negotiates and awards contracts, approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.

  •  Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain including development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance.

  •  Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs.

  •  Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

  •  Other duties as assigned


Required Skills



  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

  • Ability to research and analyze data effectively 

  •  Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports

  • Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills

  • Presentation skills 

  • Ability to influence stakeholders

  • Excellent customer service orientation

  • Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships

  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

  • Strong prioritization skills

  • Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

  • Supervisory skills, including delegation, training and evaluating performance

  • Team building Skills

  • Conflict management skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership

  • Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business

  • Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

  • Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications

  • Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems

  • Knowledge of SAP or other ERP/MRP systems

  • Knowledge of government regulations



Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

About the Company

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HEICO Corporation

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities. HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors. The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries. By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
https://www.heico.com/