Overview
Benchmark is focused on creating a healthier, safer, and better-connected world through innovative solutions across commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.
Summary
Plans, organizes and directs all subcontract and procurement matters for the multiple Divisions to which he/she is assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide multiple site leadership in the execution and strategy development of materials procurement for multiple sites worldwide
- Coordinate material requirements to support product lines of assigned divisions
- Develop the plan required to complete the economic acquisition of components, subassemblies and equipment, keeping within the parameters of the prime contract, DAR and the Company’s policies and procedures
- Establish and direct material programs and projects that provide specialized material planning, surveillance, budgets and controls
- Plan and direct the coordination of material cost inputs required to support proposals; present results to cognizant operating divisions’ management
- Foster and maintain a sound and reliable working relationship with all suppliers and respective management, resolving any major material problem that may arise
- Responsible for the development and achievement of Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Plans in accordance with P.L. 95‑507
- Responsible for the selection, training, developing and reviewing of subordinates; recommend hiring, terminating and/or other changes in status of subordinate personnel
- Oversee prioritization of assignments; plan, budget, organize and direct flow of work to meet both internal and external expectations
- Utilize continuous improvement principles and drive efficiencies and quality enhancements within the department
- Lead staff through effective hiring, development, utilization, inspiration and counseling
- Implement company policies for affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
- Ensure a work environment that will foster openness, commitment, discipline, career growth and both an internal and external customer focus
- May have responsibility for multiple sites or a division of 500+ employees
- Maintain a current best practice knowledge and deployment within supply chain management
- Regularly participate in and utilize leading best practice resources to continually upgrade function and employees’ capabilities
- All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Experience
- 4‑year degree strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
- 10+ years of experience in commodity purchasing/planning; 8+ years in a leadership role
- Demonstrate experience in large volume, more complex purchasing accounts/commodities
- Strong negotiating and partnering skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidences
- Effective problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound business decisions
- Strong leadership skills and ability to develop, lead and inspire teams
- Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
- Ability to exercise discretion and independently drive solutions to complex business issues
- Understanding of the total business operation, including material procurement, order entry, forecasting, manufacturing, invoicing, customer returns, inventory levels and on‑time delivery
- Effective leader in change management
- Effective mentor to coworkers
- Risk‑management and project‑management skills
- Lead or participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation and a follow‑up review in a presentation format
- Available for travel up to 25‑40% of the time
Education
4‑year degree strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
Compensation
$147,231.00 to $184,038.00 USD.
Benefits
Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.
Work Details
Location: Rochester, MN
Shift: Shift 1
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 08:00‑17:00
Full Time
Export Control
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.
EEO Statement
Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at
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