Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Purchasing / Project Manager:

A Purchasing / Project Manager at Spirit is responsible for leading a team through the life cycle of purchased components from requirement identification, sourcing, order placement and receipt/ delivery. Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholders

Key Accountabilities

· Performs responsibilities requiring the integration of disciplines from more than one supplier management and procurement job family and applies independent, specialized technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives

· Activities include, but are not limited to, the development, integration, implementation, and execution of multidisciplinary business processes

· Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers and suppliers and all employee levels to carry out responsibilities

· Apply knowledge of the stages of development of products or services (e.g., space exploration, military weapons, strategic and tactical systems, aircraft, missiles, communications, commercial aircraft, and related technical services, etc.) in the development of the project plan and subsequent implementation, execution, and control of the project.

· Knowledge of product development and definition methodologies (e.g., concurrent product definition, hardware variability control, configuration and change management process, customer introduction process, product definition planning, integration, and release processes, process modeling and simulation, etc.).

· Applies process management and improvement techniques

· Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to problems

· Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement

· The role demands a focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment. Candidates must also display strong judgment, leadership, and integrity

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment.

Required Qualification:

· Bachelors degree with 6-9 years of experience or a Masters degree with 4-7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace industry knowledge • Supplier or Supply Chain Aerospace experience • Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management preferred

• Proficient in excel and data analytic programs in order to create charts, graphs, formulas, and other data entry methodologies.

• Root Cause and Corrective Action training, methodology understanding, and practical application proficiency

• Enterprise software working proficiency (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software from SAP Corporation)

• Dimensions and tolerancing plus Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Proficiency

• Process specifications and material specifications comprehension

• Self-Managed, Self-Motivated, Self-Reliant

• Minimal oversight required

• High proficiency for problem identification and requirements for resolution

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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