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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management within machining operations, focusing on supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and process improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, drive procurement excellence, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationMachining Processes ExpertiseTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Procurement Software ProficiencyCNC Machining KnowledgeTechnical Drawing InterpretationData AnalysisSupplier Risk Evaluation
Soft Skills
Analytical MindsetChange ManagementCoaching and Development
Tools & Technologies
Honeywell Procurement ProcessesUOP Supplier Qualification Model
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementMachining OperationsFabricationSupplier ComplianceOperational KPIs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee plant procurement activities across Sourcing and Purchasing Operations
- Manage Site Buyers and drive procurement excellence, productivity, and working-capital initiatives across the LNG supply base
- Report weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs and oversee Buyers’ purchasing activities
- Maintain bi-weekly supplier committee meetings and leadership connections with plant stakeholders
- Support alternate supplier selection, supplier strategies, new supplier qualification, and supply-base expansion
- Improve PR-to-PO conversion, purchase-order acknowledgements, invoice resolution, and supplier on-time delivery
- Evaluate supplier risks and develop mitigation plans with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Develop contract strategies and lead negotiations with key strategic LNG suppliers
- Integrate Honeywell procurement processes and the UOP supplier qualification model into the LNG business
- Lead or support sole-source reduction and value-engineering activities
- Report monthly productivity savings and operational KPIs
- Align purchasing activities with Engineering, Finance, ISC, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Projects
- Lead steering committee meetings and supplier delivery-shortage escalations
- Implement supplier scorecards and develop LNG Preferred Supplier Lists and Approved Vendor Lists
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Coach and develop Site Buyers and remove operational roadblocks
- Lead weekly project-progress, procurement-operations KPI, and LNG procurement meetings
- Maintain project procurement plans, supplier issues, expediting, and strategy development for Heat Exchanger projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, specifically in machining/fabrication operations
- 5 years’ experience managing a team of Strategic and Operational Buyers
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools relevant to machining procurement
- Expertise in managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement standards
- In-depth knowledge of machining processes, materials, and technologies, including CNC machining, tooling, and fabrication methods
- Experience evaluating machine suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Ability to analyze machining specifications and requirements for optimal sourcing decisions
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Experience conducting technical assessments of machining components for compliance with engineering standards and project specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is valued
- Proven track record managing large-scale procurement operations in machining
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams
- Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Competitive salary
- Leading-edge work and opportunities to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts
