Requisition Number: 21256
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $129,069.00 - $190,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Unmanned Systems, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Our Unmanned Systems group creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Come join HII! Where Hard Stuff is done right!!
Responsibility for a diverse team of buyers and vendor portfolio. The Purchasing Manager is a hands-on supervisor role based in Pocasset MA with overall responsibility and accountability for all facets and elements of materials procurement in the HII Unmanned Systems business unit within HII Mission Technology. This role is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, vendor relationships, long term agreements, best value purchasing, as well as training, guidance, and oversight of the purchasing team in their daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services in support of the business production. Strong leadership skills and deep certified purchasing system experience are critical, as is working in a faced-paced, high volume complex production operation.
• Develop an appropriate working technical knowledge of our products.
• Manage the purchasing team – tasks, goals, metrics, cross training, career progression, and training in accordance with the company’s strategic plans and vision.
• Assist in the continuous process improvement of the certified purchasing system (CPSR).
• Experience in US Government contracting and subcontracting.
• Manage and develop cross functional strategy, workstreams, and relationships both upstream of procurements (engineering, programs, contracts) and downstream (inventory, receipt, inspection, kitting, production control, manufacturing, and quality assurance).
• Evaluate and manage supplier base including suitability for the business, on time delivery, and ongoing performance to requirements.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and proactively manage supplier risk.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term supplier agreements to reduce daily CPSR burdens, obtain best value, and best lead times.
• Integral stakeholder on business forecast plans in view to long lead material strategies, contract negotiations, inventory management and reporting.
• Represent business unit interests, in broader Mission Technology procurement meetings, strategy sessions.
• Work with key suppliers to institute opportunities for Kanban supplier managed inventory.
• Working knowledge of Lean tools and practice as it pertains to purchasing & materials mgmt.
• Internal business reporting on key metrics.
• Collaboration with key functional areas e.g. engineering, production, operations, program mgmt., finance, and quality assurance.
• Team member of new product introduction, change orders, and program reviews,
• Develop and manage the annual purchasing budget,
• Comply with all HII policies, procedures and requirements,
• Attend professional development and training sessions/seminars,
• Other duties as assigned.
8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience. Must have buying and team management experience ideally in a low volume, high mix, high value manufacturing enviornment Certified Purchasing experience required. Valid Driver’s License required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance #LI-MH1 Bonus Points for...
• Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment desired.
• Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in electro-mechanical industry .
• Experience purchasing in a DoD environment is desirable.
• Experience with small business requirements & flow downs is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and social skills and a great team player is required.
• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Lean procurement experience is highly desirable,
• Strong understanding of relevant market conditions and trends,
• Flexible to travel (e.g. supplier visits, remote sites) necessary,
• The ideal candidate is an individual that can work in a fast-paced environment; self-starter with high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Computer Skills: Comprehensive applied knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems is required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant Web/Cloud based applications and data management a plus.
• Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate CPSM, APICs certification a plus.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.