Barnes Group

Procurement Manager, Midwest Operations

Barnes Group • $90K — $110K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in Supply Chain Management, focusing on Engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM, aerospace, or defense.
  • Proven career growth with increased responsibilities in manufacturing contexts.
  • In-depth knowledge of production flow, inventory management, and documentation procedures.
  • Strong business acumen and leadership skills, promoting influence and change across all organizational levels.
  • Global perspective on Aerospace industry dynamics and supplier relations.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage time and tasks effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement organization for MI Operations and the West Chester site, providing team coaching and support.
  • Drive KPI performance metrics related to late releases, cancellations, and overall costs.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Develop and implement a sourcing strategy to enhance competitiveness through supplier selection and optimization.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives with accountability for meeting material deflation targets and setting strategic direction for sourcing teams.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to fulfill quality and productivity requirements.
  • Compile and analyze data for feasibility studies and price trend analysis.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering team development.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Access to cutting-edge procurement technologies and tools.
  • Engagement with leading suppliers in the aerospace sector.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making impacting company direction.
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities:

  • Lead the procurement organization for MI Operations and the West Chester site, providing coaching, management, and escalation support to the team.
  • Driving KPI performance metrics - late release, push/pull/cancel, delinquency/OTD and costs/PPV.
  • Building supplier relationships and leading efforts to work with vendors to ensure OTD and cost needs for sites.
  • Driving the sourcing strategy that delivers a competitive advantage including implementation of the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Leading Global Purchase Family or Regional Commodity specific sourcing with full accountability for buy and meeting material deflation targets by setting strategic direction for global or regional sourcing professionals.
  • Developing strategies and driving negotiations to meet the quality, fulfillment, and productivity requirements of the business.
  • Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
  • Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
  • Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
  • Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.
  • Monitor and report on supplier performance and implement corrective action when required.
  • Preparing bid packages, and coaching supporting procurement team as needed on bids and negotiations.
  • Other related duties and projects as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Five to ten years of related Supply Chain Management experience in an Engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM, aerospace, or defense environment.
  • Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibilities, with an emphasis in manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of production flow, inventory flow, and documentation procedures.
  • Strong business/financial acumen, proficient in leading and setting direction for teams, including demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent growth leadership skills demonstrating clear global perspective and understand factors impacting Aerospace businesses and our suppliers.
  • Ability to organize time effectively to satisfactorily complete assigned tasks and functions. This includes planning of workflow and meetings.
  • Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to effectively negotiate contracts, ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in appropriate Business or Technical discipline is required.
  • APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification is a plus.


About Barnes Group

Barnes Group Inc. is a global industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, serving a wide range of end markets and customers. The company operates through two business segments: Industrial and Aerospace. The Industrial segment designs and manufactures precision parts, products, and systems for critical applications in various industries, including transportation, industrial equipment, and packaging. The Aerospace segment designs and manufactures components and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft engines and airframes. Barnes Group was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Learn more about Barnes Group
Size
5,100 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$63.3 million
Founded
1857
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ
B
* Ladders Estimates

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