MANAGER OF PURCHASING

Socket.dev; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced procurement leader to directly support material purchases across all product lines and to drive cost-effective sourcing through approved corporate processes.

The role will mentor buyers, ensure optimal stocking levels, and qualify suppliers under regulatory directives to support aviation-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of contractual language and procurement systems.
• Experience leading purchasing and materials staff; 10 years in related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of procurement of materials for all product lines.
• Train and motivate buyer staff to maximize performance.
• Ensure appropriate stocking levels of materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (FAA, FAR, UCC) and corporate directives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aviation procurement experience

Inventory management systems

Word and Excel proficiency

Contractual language

Purchasing software knowledge

Regulatory compliance (FAA/FAR/UCC)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Responsible for direct support of procurement of materials for all product lines. Supports operations with timely purchase of goods and services in a quality sensitive manner. Trains and motivates buyer staff to maximize performance, focusing on cost effective purchases using approved corporate processes. Qualifies suppliers as required by regulation & corporate directives. Provides business expertise to the Product Lines and serves as the focal point for commodity management, supplier development and performance. Also responsible for ensuring that appropriate stocking levels of materials are maintained.

Required Job Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of contractual language
• Understand and operate computer inventory and purchasing management systems.
• Proven record of effective leadership of a purchasing and materials staff.
• 10 years in a purchasing, contracts and materials management environment.
• 5 years in a purchasing, contracts and materials management leadership role.
• 5 years in an aviation support position.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, specifically Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of purchasing software, office software and material order tracking and management systems.
• Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Sarbanes Oxley financial regulations & reporting, FAA regulations, applicable Federal Acquisition regulations and law, Uniform Commercial Code, Small Business regulations, CASE certification of aviation suppliers.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in business administration.
• MBA or other graduate level degree.
• Purchasing Manager, Logistics Manager or Certified Contract Manager certification.
• SAP resource management systems knowledge, PMI purchasing and materials management software, and other financial systems.