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Purchasing Manager - Head of Project Purchasing

Venteon

Farmington Hills, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Coaching, Commodity Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Documentation, Finance, HVAC, Information Technology & Information Systems, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, People Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Procurement Management, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Farmington Hills, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Project Purchasing Manager for a multinational company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. 

 

Requirements of the Project Purchasing Manager

  • Bachelor s of Science, technical discipline or bachelor's degree in business
  • 7+ years of experience in a purchasing or manufacturing environment
  • Management or Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of purchasing fundamentals, mechanical refrigeration systems, automotive heating/air conditioning and engine cooling systems
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Working experience with SAP required
  • Experience working with JAGGAER software a plus

  

Responsibilities of the Project Purchasing Manager

  • Target the definition, achievement and reporting of Project Purchasing KPI s (e.g. projects, assurance of acquisition, project commitments in the development phase.)
  • Mentor and coach, personnel capacity and qualification planning for project buyers located in Farmington Hills and Mexico. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees. Develop annual Goals and Objectives.
  • Responsible for the project objectives regarding timelines, quality and target prices are achieved.
  • Responsible for regional and global projects are coordinated between regions.
  • Provide feedback to regional commodity buying and lead buying about supplier performance during the project phase.
  • Participation and approval of customer quotes for the Project buying scope (MSP- approval for material cost)
  • Responsible and support IPCO Tech activities in project and series.
  • Ensuring the PDP process and methods is followed: e.g. Supplier panel/bidder list alignment, RFQ process in Jaggaer, quotation analysis, TRM, Feasibility, Critical component list, SDC and APQP/PPAP.
  • Monitor compliance with existing policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Establish/utilize standardized methodology & tools across Engine Cooling and HVAC Program purchasing.
  • Ensure interface between Project Buyers and Commodity Managers, compliance toward established commodity strategies and project targets.
  • Ensure interface with Engineering, Design Engineers, Logistics, Foreign Trade departments to complete the quote process and successfully launch development programs
  • Support purchasing aspects of the supplier quality and cost reduction process.

 

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to 

lmoyer@venteon.com

 

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not fit for this position.

 

At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and IT talent in the industry today.

 

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About the Company

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Venteon

At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:

Direct Placement / Executive Search

Contract

Contract-to-Direct

Project Based Solutions

We Deliver the Right Solutions:

Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.

Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.

We Build Long-Term Partnerships:

Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
WEBSITE
http://www.venteon.us.com/