Citation Work Values

Daily Duties at Citation:

• Responsible for the procurement of all facets of commodities to support all aspects of the business • Responsible for tracking and expediting of all Purchase orders • Set-up, and Maintain Vendor files with accurate evaluations of ISO/QS Certification and compliance • Complete Inventories and Inventory Control for M.R.O. • Complete set-up, maintenance, and security of Tool Crib • Work with suppliers to establish consignment programs to reduce total inventory on hand • Implement and train MRP throughout the plant • Negotiating contracts & L.T.A.’s (Long term agreements) • Lead cross functional team for company wide bar code inventory system implementation • Create, Implement, Maintain and Train employees on QS9000/TS16949 Purchasing Procedures and Work Instructions • Review all Service and Lease agreements and negotiate new contracts upon expiration • Implemented a Purchasing reduction program (e.g. reduce supply base, costs, time) • Raw material procurement (Annual contracts as well as spot purchases, depending on market trends) • Integrated Purchasing department with Accounting department to reduce price variances, usage tracking and to establish accurate project goals/costs • Responsible for leading the Crib/Purchasing Team in purchasing all facets of commodities to support all aspects of the business • Responsible to track all purchase orders for timely and accurate delivery • Select and Qualify Suppliers; Identify areas for supplier consolidation; Manage supplier delivery performances • Negotiate and draft contracts • Complete Inventories and Inventory Control for M.R.O. for 2 separate divisions • Implement and track cost savings • Minimize costs/exposure by reducing crib inventories (i.e. develop consignment inventories with suppliers) • Develop partnerships with internal and external customers / Drive purchasing decisions • Manage and direct 5 employees, at 2 separate divisions (Casting-Grand Rapids/ Machining-Lowell) • Write, implement, and train Procedures and Work Instructions for QS9000 • Perform QS9000 Internal Audits • Introduce new Suppliers/Vendors to Engineering and Manufacturing supervisors for Continuous Improvements

What they like about Citation:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Stratigic sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Cost Savings, Global Sourcing

Skills

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Citation: