Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing, strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Must have previous experience/familiarity with Sheet Metal Manufacturing 

• Proven track record of achievement in a major manufacturing/engineering company (Automotive & Aerospace preferred).

• Self-starter able to work as team member and team leader, able to achieve objectives and maintain flexibility in approach.

• Effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills required, as well as strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.

• Working knowledge of and ability to read blue prints.

• Computer expertise in MS Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Understanding of processes and operations needed to produce parts per drawings.

• International sourcing experience.

• Travel requirements approximately 30%; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

• Additional Foreign language skills preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Access a plus.

• SAP experience preferred.

• CAD/CAM experience preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

5-10 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Have ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, and/or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Never

Kneeling

Never

Crawling

Never

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Rarely

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently