Purchasing Manager - Contract Role

Overview

Contract Purchasing Manager overseeing category strategy, supplier management, and SAP data.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• packaging specs
• category strategy
• price analysis
• erp data
• supplier management

Tasks

Provide procurement category leadership for DAP’s contract manufacturing, finished good spend and inbound supplier Logistics -Maintain all necessary reporting to support Procurement leadership, RPM Center Led Procurement, Finance, and others. Ensure compliance to all appropriate policies, procedures & regulations. -Maintain packaging commodity files. Maintain packaging specifications with Marketing and raw material specifications with R&D. Perform other duties as assigned. -Build category strategy to include savings projects, supplier optimization, specification optimization, demand management and other key levers. Drive down total cost of ownership, improve cash flow, improve supplier performance & identify new partners. -Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers. Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review. -Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category -Approve payment of invoices in question, coordinate (from Purchasing perspective) artwork changes with packaging suppliers, plants, and Marketing. Maintain purchase history data to include generating SAP based queries for PPV Reports, etc. -Develop, document, communicate & maintain category strategies for responsible spend areas. Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including DLT, Marketing, R&D, & RPM Center Led Procurement, to ensure strategies are aligned to DAP & RPM objectives -Ensure timely entry/update of data changes in ERP system (SAP Purchase Info Record), including price, terms, vendor, and commodity data. Summarize price, terms, and vendor changes on a regular basis to ensure ready access to current information. -Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting. -Partner with stakeholders in DAP New Product Development projects requiring 3rd party partners. Develop a robust supply base to support New Product Development, in partnership with Marketing & R&D.

Requirements

• cpm certificate
• purchasing experience
• bachelor’s degree
• sap
• excel
• communication

What You Bring

-Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures, preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment. -CPM Purchasing Certificate. -Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information -Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts. -3 to 5+ years of strategic and in-depth, hand-on purchasing experience -Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management. -Basic computer skills (AS400 and PC based) with capability of working with SAP, thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, including extensive experience with Excel, and Lotus Notes.

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Benefits

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/ -Tuition Reimbursement -401(k) plans -Company-paid short-term and long-term disability -Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -Company Provided Life Insurance -Employer-funded pension plan -Paid Time Off (PTO) -$90,000 to $125,000 per year

About Dap

-The company evolved from sealing wax to become a market leader in caulks and sealants. -Headquartered in Baltimore with manufacturing and distribution across North America. -Specializes in caulks & sealants, adhesives, spray foam insulation, and patch & repair solutions. -Projects range from home repair to construction, including aerosol insulation, texture spray, and hybrid construction adhesives.

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