Procurement Manager

Brief Job Duties Description – Develop a robust Procurement Department that ensures material availability to meet production requirements. Manage team to develop and create a system that identifies ideal suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability. Actively negotiate with suppliers to ensure these areas are consistently being met. Ensure and maintain proper inventory levels to meet production demand while managing obsolete or slow-moving inventory. Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of the buying team.

Responsibilities:

· Develop ordering cycles based on forecasts that meet production needs, financial goals and adheres to vendor lead times

· Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

· Oversee procurement team to ensure the ordering of necessary goods meet operational needs

· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

· Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements

· Control spend and inventory level, build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

· Schedule and maintain key supplier meetings at a minimum of annual to review and audit

· Advise appropriately Managers, Supervisors and clerical staff on procurement and inventory best practices

Experience:

· Proven work experience in working within an ERP (preferably Great Plains, Dynamics)

· Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager

· Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques

· Aptitude in decision-making and working with accounting principles to control costs

· Experience in collecting and analyzing data

· Strong leadership capabilities

· BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• relevant: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person