Procurement Manager

Description

• Prepare, process, and prepare bid awards requiring approval.
• Communication with people outside the organization representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
• Prepare & process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies & equipment.
• Participate in development of specs for equipment, raw materials, and substitute materials.
• Working within ERP system as needed – responsible for data integrity.
• Represent company in negotiating with local and regional vendors acting as the single point of contact internally & externally.
• Ensure cost effective purchase and timely delivery of paper & poly bags for products manufactured at our sites by working with forecasting team.
• Develop & implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Work with internal and external logistics teams to manage inbound costs.
• Manage operational strategic workplan and work with site management to drive procurement value at a site and regional level.
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with regional operations & national procurement to track and communicate market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize procurement value.

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement processes, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience in a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate with each level of the organization, internal customers, vendors, and clients effectively.
• Understanding local supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service, and disposal) related to products & serviced purchased.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• 4+ years’ minimum experience working in procurement.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Bonus is 10% - 15% annually
• Group retirement savings program
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Up to 50% regional travel.
• 401(k) / retirement savings program
• Base salary is $100,000 - $110,000
• Short- term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Highly competitive base pay

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance