Purchasing Manager - Contract Role

Overview

Lead procurement strategy, supplier optimization, and reporting for DAP’s manufacturing spend.

Key Responsibilities

• price files
• sap updates
• category strategy
• packaging specs
• cost modeling
• reporting

Tasks

Provide procurement category leadership for DAP’s contract manufacturing, finished good spend and inbound supplier Logistics -Maintain commodity price files and comparative pricing history with suppliers. Assist in developing standard costs for annual budget review. -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. -Maintain deep knowledge on the commodity market affecting the category -Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices with Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting. -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. -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. -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. -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 -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.

Requirements

• sap
• excel
• as400
• bachelor's
• purchasing experience
• cpm certificate

What You Bring

-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. -Sound knowledge of general office practices and procedures, preferably in a manufacturing or purchasing environment. -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. -Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external supplier contacts. -Ability to generate complex spreadsheets and detailed reports to communicate pricing trends/market information -CPM Purchasing Certificate.

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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/ -Employer-funded pension plan -401(k) plans -$90,000 to $125,000 per year -Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -Tuition Reimbursement -Company Provided Life Insurance -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

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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