At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.
Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.
With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.
Scope of Responsibility:
The Director of Procurement responsibilities include identifying and implementing innovative processes and procedures to assure material availability in a timely, cost-effective manner while supporting delivery and quality requirements of the manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties:
Implement and maintain key Sabre Corporate processes regarding supplier expectations, supplier performance management, and supplier developmentOwn ongoing supplier performance; in coordination with the Quality and Site teams, striving for 0 Defects, 100% OTPDirect the creation of commodity strategies and coordinate the selection of suppliers in conjunction with Quality, Operations, and Project Management to maximize profitabilityWork with Supplier Quality to; define current Supplier key capabilities, capacity constraints and alternative solutions to avoid delivery/quality issuesBuild and maintain high performance teams through own actions and direction provided to others. Lead and develop direct reports including coaching, goal setting, performance management, and career developmentSeeks opportunities to leverage the Company’s volumes, knowledge, and relationships across multiple divisions. Achieve Year over year cost savings per annual goals. Drive RFQ process, Bid Analysis and subsequent awardManages logistics activities to include transportation strategy for inbound raw materials and finished goodsDevelops KPI’s (key performance indicators) for purchasing departmentProject budgetary compliance for Supplier material/labor activitiesResponsible for sourcing planning, including current inventory and forecast demand, in collaboration with all suppliers and Sabre operational requirementsManages purchasing department staff according to company standards (appraisals, training, development, discipline, etc.)Manage key milestones by aligning with multiple departments to ensure all production facilities have material and parts in a timely manner to optimize productivityIdentify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business resultsManage recruiting, training and supervising a team who are responsible for day-to-day category management activitiesAnalyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement processes that support those trends. (Material Guidance)Develop and Implement best practices in procurement processes and procedures. Drive value added programs/ technologies to enhance procurement activities. VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), consignment programs, commercial supply agreements (CSA’s)Seeks opportunities to leverage the Company’s volumes, knowledge, and relationships across multiple divisions. Achieve Year over year cost savings per annual goals. Drive RFQ process, Bid Analysis and subsequent awardEnsure procurement practices, use of ERP, and materials management are effectively managed to ensure continuous supply to manufacturing while minimizing risk and cost of raw material scrapAdditional duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience for purchasing and supply chain functions within a discrete manufacturing / ETO environment utilizing and ERP system. (Epicor preferred)Utility/steel experience preferredExperience in leading, coaching, and supervising professionals, both indirect and direct reports
Skills & Abilities:
Professional certification; ISM, CPSM, preferredAdvanced knowledge and proficiency with computer software to include, but not limited to: ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Power-PointNegotiationsMust have the ability to work independently and perform work with minimal direction and supervisionMust have professional and effective English communication skills for verbal and written correspondenceTeam player, self-starter, results-oriented and organized with a strong attention to detail; able to complete tasks and customer requests within a timely mannerResults-oriented and metrics-driven leader
Physical Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in work flow and constantly changing priorities.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as neededMust be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching. Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materialsPosition requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individualMust have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.
At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401(k) with Company MatchContinuing Education & Tuition ReimbursementLife and Disability CoveragePaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysHealth and Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discounts
Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity