Procurement Manager (Raw Materials)

Description

• Establish/Maintain relationships with key plant personnel & key suppliers
• Complete analysis vs current to determine viability and cost effectiveness of new vendors, alternate products, and new vendors
• Work closely with production forecasting to proactively procure materials
• Support various procurement initiatives as a support person regionally & nationally where applicable
• Identify new potential vendors for freight, pallets, raw materials
• Negotiate pricing for current and new materials
• Communicate plan with key players at each responsible plant
• Assist in procuring and executing goods and services as assigned
• Gather & share pertinent market intel for related markets to raw materials
• Identify opportunities for cost savings at assigned plants or as required
• Help develop best practices, apply, execute, document, and communicate
• Help develop, plan, and execute purchasing plans for responsible plants
• Analyze, extrapolate, and understand cost fluctuations and how they affect bills of material and the bottom line
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and securing vendors for raw materials including but not limited to: Soil Products, Amendments, Wood Products
• Assist in entering various POs
• Identify procurement synergies between regional plants

Requirements

• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
• Experience in negotiation
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance