Responsibilities
• Manage site-level category strategy execution and cost management. Manage site-level budget and track performance vs. plan.
• The Purchasing Manager will support internal site customers: Drive achievement of goals/targets as they relate to strategic cost management and supply chain optimization; Exchange information with and help local site-based end users to achieve improved supply conditions and meet strategic objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships: Set up local supplier relationships; Ensure site service needs are met and driving cost reduction objectives. Lead regular performance, business, and financial reviews with local suppliers. Ensure that data is accurate and maintained in a timely manner according to policy.
• Manage site Procurement team: Ensure buyer/end user compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls, and coach and support the development of site procurement personnel and act as a role model to the team. Evaluate (and enhance as necessary site procurement talent profile.
• Relocation provided
Requirements
• A Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• 8-10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing process industry as a Purchasing Manager or Procurement manager. Experience should include progressive strategic sourcing, category/commodity management, supply chain management in applied engineering and business management.
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean / Six Sigma are pluses.
• Accomplished track record in operations management, demand management, market analysis, strategic sourcing, category/commodity management, complex contract negotiations and supplier relationship/performance management.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have a stable work history. Sponsorship is not available.