Manager of Purchasing and Subcontract - New Berlin, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will lead the Nuclear Purchasing Department to lead the team in developing and maintaining our supplier and subcontract base for both commercially available products as well as custom fabricated and machine components. The successful individual will have a minimum of 10 years' experience negotiating complex subcontracts. Be an excellent communicator. Organize the efforts of the purchasing team to maximize profitability while mitigating risks to the company for goods and services purchased. Focus on key delivery dated for the projects. This position will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Installation & Service Team and Engineering to resolve issues, collaborate on best practices, alleviate pinch points in sourcing to meet project deliveries. Support the continued development of Small Business Plans. Work closely with the Nuclear Business Head to achieve monthly sales forecast for POC.

Position Responsibilities: 

· Oversee the purchasing process and subcontract process from release of production control to the receipt of all goods at our manufacturing location.

· Negotiating all purchase orders not covered by blanket agreements set up by Konecranes Supply Chain Group.

· Negotiating all Terms and Condition of sale for purchased or subcontracted goods.

· Responsible for all costs verse estimates.

· Responsible for delivery schedule of all purchased or subcontracted products.

· Responsible for all agreements for transportation including truck, barge or otherwise.

· Responsible for developing new suppliers as well as developing new framing agreements based on cost per pound in various locations in the Americas and around the world based on projects to be delivered.

· Additional responsibilities that are required for erection of large cranes at remote locations which include labor agreements, rental property agreements and any equipment rental agreements including cranes, offices storage facilities etc.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

· Excellent communication skills needed to negotiate subcontracts and develop team focus and goals

· Poses a “can do” attitude to solve complex issues as they arise to meet delivery requirements and resolve problems.

· Excellent organizational skills

· Be flexible yet demanding as situations arise to yield the best possible outcome weighing vendor needs with project requirements.

Function: Other
Experience Level: Not Applicable