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Manages the activities of buyers and subcontract administrators to accomplish business objectives. Reviews and approves sizeable and complex purchase orders and subcontracts. Manages the development and interpretation of policies and procedures for the operation of the procurement department's activities and manages cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts. Manages the coordination of purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended and significant impact on outcomes across the company.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nReview and approve complex, high dollar purchase orders and agreements. Negotiate and award purchase orders and subcontracts on behalf of the corporation.\nEstablish and monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procedures in accordance with all acquisition, export and other applicable regulations, company policies and contractual requirements.\nAssign tasks, review work, and provide direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes are met within established timelines.\nManage proposal efforts by obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotes and proposals which may include subcontractor costs and pricing data. Analyze and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing when appropriate. Provide subcontractor and supplier pricing inputs to proposals/pricing departments.\nManage production schedules by assisting in planning activities and monitoring buys.\nManage the facilitation of pre-award surveys and supplier evaluations.\nOversee various internal and external audits, including government and customer audits.\nAct as primary contact for purchasing activities and issues. May represent the company with customers, potential customers and suppliers.\nKeep abreast of best practices in supply chain and materials management.\nManage the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent.\nMaintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nResponsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company. 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