Pricing Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for the buying function, and develops procurement strategies for the acquisition of raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and outside services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement plans to ensure cost, quality and customer service expectations are met.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited tosupplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.
• Assist the Buying Team in formulating sourcing and/or negotiation strategies as needed to support the critical business needs.
• Focus on key supplier deliverables for cost reduction, technology, service and industry knowledge, and perform supply base risk assessments.
• Identify, promote, and integrate key supplier core competencies into the business model.
• Facilitate the resolution of discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance and/or quality issues.
• Manages materials savings initiative in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.
• Manages all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
• Strive to achieve spending goals with small and disadvantaged businesses.
• Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to purchasing
• The Purchasing Manager may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the work and activities of the Purchasing Team staff members pertaining to the day-to-day operations. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; timekeeping, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams, and meet company objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Lead process improvement initiatives, create processes and work instructions, and conduct training.
• Strong problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations for problem resolution
• Must be trustworthy - will handle confidential information routinely.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task with awareness of deadlines, and perform in a fast paced, changing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or other related field
• Minimum of three (3) years' supervisory experience in a purchasing, supply chain or subcontracts role.
• Experience in a military manufacturing or commercial aviation service environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret military specifications.
• Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques.
• Advanced computer skills in using Windows based PC programs.
• Experience in FAR / CPSR DoD approved purchasing system preferred.
• Experience in an ISO9000 and AS9100 environment preferred.
• NAPM, ISM or APICS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; experience working with Deltek / Cost Point preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

A fast paced multi-tasking customer service oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Overtime may be required.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.