Manager Purchasing

As a purchasing manager, you will be responsible for handling the procurement process, logistics, supplier and vendor relationship management, to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimize costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function. #LI-LB1 #LI-Onsite

You will do this by:

• Managing internal and external customer/supplier relationships.

• Measuring the performance of the supply base and ensuring reporting processes are in place.

• Developing strategically integrated sourcing strategies.

• Leveraging total cost reductions and quality improvement recommendations.

• Evaluating new material, supply and service developments.

• Reviewing and interpreting supplier contracts.

• Overseeing the approval and control of the purchasing function of the facility.

• Monitoring and ensuring quality resolution mechanisms are in place and working.

• Performing a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• Strong people leadership skills

• Proactive

• Process improvement focused

• Manufacturing experience

Required Experience:

• Comprehensive understanding of integrated supply chain management including principles, methods and practices related to procurement and/or purchasing.

• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of people.

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions.

• Ability to lead diverse teams through complex projects.

• Thorough understanding of how to select and build appropriate supply strategies based on operational needs.

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience

• Minimum of seven years of experience in supply chain or related field in a continuous process, high volume manufacturing environment

• Previous management experience

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.