Purchasing Supervisor

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Role Summary: For one of our sites, we are now looking for a Purchasing
Supervisor to lead and manage the site supply chain team to deliver site-
operational objectives and provide outstanding supply chain service levels on
quality and delivery whilst achieving lowest total cost of acquisition for
direct material, indirect goods and services, and logistics.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
* Facilitate and oversee critical supply-site quality issues between Operations, Engineering, Customers and Suppliers as required. Support and lead NCR, CAR, and capacity/lead-time improvement initiatives for locally managed suppliers (and coordinate with the Supplier Performance Group for centrally managed suppliers).
* Work with platform and GSC cross-functional teams to support & drive sourcing initiatives to reduce costs, rationalize supply base and leverage new technologies.
* Manage the team of Buyers who are responsible for acting on order suggestions (requisition or other) and exception messages generated by MRP system.
* In collaboration with the Global Supplier Performance Group, manage supplier performance (on-time delivery and quality) for site specific deliveries/suppliers.
* Track and improve site supply chain KPIs vs those defined by the Platform Supply Chain Director/Global Supply Chain.
* Drive cost reduction initiatives aligned with GSC strategies to meet annual operating plan (AOP) and long-term business objectives.
* Manage, minimize / eliminate supplier inflation/price increase request(s) and escalate to appropriate Global Supply Chain team for further leverage accordingly.
* Support site PWC objectives by leveraging inventory management opportunities and supplier payment terms (examples: Make vs. Buy strategy / Supplier Managed Inventory programs / Net ‎60 days as minimum supplier pay term).
* In coordination with the respective teams within the Global Supply Chain, ensure utilization of strategic tools and processes to achieve objectives of improved on-time delivery and quality and reduced cycle times and total cost of acquisition:
o ERP system
o APQP/ PPAP
o Procurement Control plans
o On- time delivery / PDBL reduction
o Top Focus supplier improvement
o Manufacturing Process Review
o Supplier audits/assessments
o Capacity & constraint management
o Supplier Quality Manual
* Facilitate and oversee critical supply-site quality issues between Operations, Engineering, Customers and Suppliers as required. Support and lead NCR, CAR, and capacity/lead-time improvement initiatives for locally managed suppliers (and coordinate with the Supplier Performance Group for centrally managed suppliers).
* Work with platform and GSC cross-functional teams to support & drive sourcing initiatives to reduce costs, rationalize supply base and leverage new technologies.
* Support any supply chain initiative roll-out across the enterprise or ad-hoc requests as requested by line manager.
* Working with all business partners to understand a rolling ‎12-‎18 month forecast for all products.
* Ensure Forecasting and contractual coverage is in place for all suppliers, in line with current Delegation of Authority (DOA).
* Build close relationships with our 1st Tier suppliers, to ensure they take full ownership of 2nd/3rd tier suppliers, and have access to all 3rd party supplies, eliminating any Free Issue material.
* Work with Engineering and Product Management to manage end of life issues, and identify alternative parts to satisfy ongoing demand
* Report spends and savings in line with current tools and processes.
* Monitor the condition of all tooling to ensure proactive maintenance is conducted to avoid and delays in the supply chain.
* In conjunction with Quality Assurance (EX Coordinator), understand and help to ensure all product approvals and certification are maintained.
* Maintain the Risk register for suppliers.
* Maintain the AIM register for all tooling owned by Flowserve.
* Working with core 1st tier suppliers, ensuring continuity of supplies between each other, to avoid conflicts in final deliveries to Flowserve
* Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
* Solid Negotiation Skills
* Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly
* Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
* Excellent verbal and communication skills in both Swedish and English; with preference to one or more additional languages
* Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
* Proven working experience with SAP / Oracle
* Experience in collecting and analyzing data
* IT proficient (Microsoft Office)
* Results Orientated
* Strong work ethic and responsiveness
* Problem solver
* Ability to manage & motivate teams
* Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain co-operation.
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Strong organizational, communication, process definition capabilities
* Ability to perform Responsibilities and Accountabilities independently
* Supply Chain / Commodity Management experience
* Pursuit of Professional Accreditation (APICS, PMA, ASQ, CSCP, etc.)
* Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress
* Computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management
* Willingness to travel up to ‎20% of the time
* Wide cultural adaptability, change oriented, stress resistant
* Ability to work within a matrix organization with good influencing and effective listening skills
* BS or BA Degree in relevant field and ‎5-‎7 years relevant experience in supervisory and leading position.
Req ID : R-‎953
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