Procurement Manager

PRIMARY FOCUS

The Procurement Manager will plan, organize, direct, manage, evaluate, and is responsible for the budget, purchasing activities, purchasing policies and strategy for LPC including the identification of opportunities for procurement and sourcing improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities for this position are provided at the highest level within the region and include, but not limited to, the following.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

· Plan, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate all purchasing activities at LPC

· Develop and own the Fiscal Purchasing budget. Drive the team to meet budget expectations. Provide monthly updates and corrective action where needed.

· Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of LPC’s procurement model

· Participate in make or buy decisions

· Participate in new product launches, making recommendations based on vendor costs, quality, capabilities, and feasibility

Policy & Process Development

· Develop and manage LPC’s purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality

· Develop and manage the proposal, bidding, and negotiation process while adhering to legal standards and ethical codes

· Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, standards, and best practices

· Ensure the adequacy of specifications for purchasing purposes

Supplier & Contract Management

· Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, products, or services

· Negotiate major purchases and develop blanket or master agreements with suppliers

· Conduct overall supplier management

· Review supplier financial statements/reports and evaluate overall supplier health (supplier risk assessment)

· Review and assess total supply chain risk and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate it

Performance & Data Analysis

· Develop and measure key performance indicators to improve purchasing effectiveness and report to senior management

· Maintain current technical skills and apply new knowledge to improve purchasing activities

· Analyze purchasing-related information and evaluate results to resolve supply challenges

· Analyze market and ERP systems to assess present and future material availability and alternative sources

· Maintain master data accuracy in both Business Central and Netstock to support daily, weekly and monthly purchasing activities

Operational Purchasing & Inventory Control

· Manage purchase requisitions/orders for both LPC production plans and multiple Co-Packers

· Review records of materials, products, or services ordered and received to ensure accurate ERP entry

· Generate and/or review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts

· Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services to meet budget goals

· Direct ownership and maintenance of packaging material at copackers and offsite warehouses

· Oversee cycle count processes for internal plants and copackers, minimizing write-offs during year-end physical inventory

· Drive packaging inventory reduction and inventory turns

Team Leadership & Development

· Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise performance of direct reports

· Mentor select staff and foster professional growth

Stakeholder Engagement

· Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Communicate information effectively using appropriate methods

LPC VALUES & CULTURE

· Champion Company Values: As part of the LPC team, this position is expected to embody the company values in their day-to-day responsibilities.

· Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with other teams to achieve shared goals. Support a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and helping others succeed.

· Communication: Communicate clearly and honestly, setting realistic expectations and delivering on them. Be approachable and authentic in your communication style.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Direct Report(s):

· Buyer

Internal Relationships:

· Operations and Supply Chain

External Relationships:

· Third Party Vendors

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· A bachelor’s degree in business or logistics, or a related field is required.

· A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Procurement (Buyer and/or Sourcing).

· SCMP/PMM/CPM/APICS considered an asset.

· Familiarity with potential product quality issues.

· Experience leading highly functional teams a plus.

· Outstanding organizational skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication.

· Function in a time sensitive environment.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Some travel expected (i.e. Vendor audits &/or other LPC locations).

KEY COMPETENCIES – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

· A Procurement Manager should have knowledge of supply chain, applicable laws and regulations, and the English language, production and processing, mathematics, personnel and human resources, economics and accounting, relevant tools and technology, customer and personal service, and education and training.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

· Procurement Manager should have the following skill sets: negotiation, persuasion, supervisory, active listening and learning, critical thinking, analytical thinking, judgment and decision making, reading comprehension, management of material resources, project management, mathematics, time management, presentation, and operations analysis. Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills that engage employees, drive employee productivity and competence, and achieve department goals.

Abilities:

· Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, authenticity, and resilience with a strong track record of building strong values-based culture and delivering business results.

· Ability to lead organizational change and foster a culture of accountability and performance.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

· Strong sense of self-awareness with dedication to continuous learning.

· Ability to create an environment where people bring forward ideas and feedback.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office Setting: This role will primarily work in an office environment, utilizing a computer and various software and tools to track progress, manage schedules, and communicate with team members.

External Visits: Limited travel to other facilities, tradeshows and to customers within Canada and US.

Standard Hours: Typically, this role will work standard business hours (e.g., 8 AM to 4:30 PM), but flexibility is required.

Extended Hours: Extended hours may be necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DeForest, WI 53532