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 Supply Base Manager - Pearland, Texas, United States

Job Information
Posted by: Federal Signal Corporation 
Hiring Entity type: Manufacturing 
Work Authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided 
Position Functions: Operations - Purchasing
 
Travel: See below 
Accept candidates: from anywhere 
Languages: See below 
Minimum Education: See below 
Minimum Years Experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover Letter: No cover letter requested
Job Code: 1322970 / Latpro-1765273 
Date Posted: Aug-21-2008
State, Zip: Texas, 77581

Description

Pauluhn, based in Pearland, TX ( Houston) is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, a $1.2B company.

Corrosion, Vibration, Particulate clouds. Whatever your harsh environment can dish out, there's one industrial lighting solution that can take it: Pauluhn. Because only Pauluhn combines over 75 years of hands-on experience in marine, offshore and industrial lighting with the latest advancements in lighting science. Resulting in an unsurpassed range of products that's smart enough, tough and utterly reliable enough to be called Pauluhn.

We are currently seeking a Supply Base Manager. As our Supply Base Manager you will plan, direct and control activities related to the procurement of material, supplies, equipment, and contractual services as required. You will develop and install policies and procedures to insure cost efficient operations to meet corporate and divisional requirements.

Typical duties for this position would include:

* Directs the procurement of raw materials, purchased parts, service equipment, and operating supplies at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service.
* Develops and maintains an effective organization through selection, development, compensation, and modification of all assigned personnel. Develops managerial and other talents necessary to achieve long range objectives by effective direction, counseling, and training.
* Directs subordinates in the management of their assigned responsibilities.
* Directs the development and implementation out of governmental requirements pertaining to disadvantaged and small business procurement mandates.
* Negotiates major purchasing agreements.
* Establishes, recommends andcontrolsbudget.
* Prepares periods reports and other data for presentation to management indicating record of achievement on established goals and identifies potential cost reduction areas.
* Keeps informed on all laws and regulations affecting purchase and delivery on items procured.
* Complies data and statistics.
* Plans and directs purchasing activities to meet management pricing variance goals.
* Directs the sale of division assets, equipment, and material classified as obsolete or scrap under corporate guidelines.
* Maintains contact with all markets in which the company obtains materials and keeps management advised of market status, trends, availability and projected performance.
* Visits and evaluates present and potential suppliers.
* Suggests and implants opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.
* Additional duties and projects as required by management.


Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

* Engineering or Business Degree.
* Strong negotiating skills
* MRO, Contract Administration, JIT, MRP and Vendor Quality Assurance.
* 5 - 10 yrs. related industry experience in field of purchasing.
* APICS, CIPM, CPM preferred.
* ERP Systems.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS),founded in 1901, is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, the company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers.

Federal Signal Corporation's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers,Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners.

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, etc. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

 

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