purchasing manager

supply chain manager

Leeds Professional Resources

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 A leading national supply chain organization within the food service industry is seeking a Purchasing Manager to support sourcing and supplier management for high-volume product categories. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, data-driven environment supporting one of the nation&rsquo;s most recognized restaurant systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for maintaining a continuous supply of competitively priced products while optimizing supplier relationships and contract performance. This position will play a key role in negotiating pricing and supply agreements, managing supplier capacity, and ensuring consistent quality, cost, and service standards across a large network.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Negotiate and execute supplier agreements, ensuring best-in-class pricing, service, and reliability.
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 Develop and manage supply matrices that optimize landed product costs across distribution centers.
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 Monitor pricing compliance, cost adjustments, and supplier performance to maintain transparency and consistency.
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 Conduct regular supplier business reviews, assessing financial stability, capacity, and quality metrics.
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 Partner with internal departments to support product launches, promotions, and inventory transitions.
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 Coordinate production timelines and communication across supply chain partners.
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 Provide strategic recommendations on sourcing initiatives and long-term category planning.
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 Present purchasing programs and updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 4&ndash;6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
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 Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a focus on vendor relationships and cost control.
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 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or supply chain systems.
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 Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
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 Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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 If you&rsquo;re a driven procurement professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic, nationally recognized organization, we&rsquo;d love to connect. Apply today!
 
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Purchasing Manager

Areas

<div>Position Title: Food and Beverage Category Manager
Reports To: Purchasing Director
Department: Concepts &amp; Standards
Status: Exempt
Date: November 2025 
Broad Functions: The F&amp;B and Supplies Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service performance across assigned Food &amp; Beverage and Supplies-related categories. This might include distribution, food, beverages, disposables/packaging, and chemicals. This role supports Director of Supply Chain with supplier negotiations, manages national programs, supports new openings, and ensures product availability across all airports and plazas. The Category Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Culinary, Finance, IT, and vendors to drive compliance, efficiency, and innovation while ensuring continuity of supply.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute category strategies for assigned F&amp;B and Supplies categories, ensuring alignment with company goals, budget targets, and operational requirements.
2. Develop and maintain category strategies based on market analysis, business needs, and spend data.
3. Conduct comprehensive category reviews to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier/SKU consolidation.
4. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFQ/RFP process for assigned categories.
5. Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, rebates, service fees, and contract terms.
6. Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts in collaboration with Legal.
7. Monitor market trends, cost drivers, inflation, and category innovation.
8. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned national and regional suppliers across your categories.
9. Conduct regular business reviews, track performance (fill rate, quality, compliance), and resolve escalations.
10. Partner with Supply Chain to ensure vendors adhere to lead times, substitutions policies, service expectations, and delivery schedules.
11. Work with suppliers and Finance to validate allowances, rebates, credits, and program compliance.
12. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Culinary and Operations to approve new items, cost changes, substitutions, and menu impacts.
13. Identify annual savings opportunities through strategic partnerships, contract negotiation, and SKU/category optimization.
14. Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to drive innovation and performance.
15. Conduct regular business reviews and monitor supplier KPIs
16. Identify and address supplier risks, capacity constraints, and quality issues.
17. Track and analyze unit costs, freight charges, service fees, and cost change impacts.
18. Support budgeting and forecasting for categories including cost inflation models.
19. Maintain documentation, workflows, and audit readiness for all categories. 
Skills and Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, or F&amp;B Operations (multi-unit preferred).</li><li>
Strong understanding of foodservice distribution, service contracts, and procurement lifecycle.</li><li>
Experience working with Crunch Time or similar ERP systems.</li><li>
Advanced negotiation, financial analysis, and vendor management skills.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Excellent communication and experience leading cross-functional projects in a matrix organization.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, Power BI or similar tools</li></ul> 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role and requires color determination vision (no color blindness) and to sit for extended periods of time in front of the computer. This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Some bending and/or lifting of supplies and mail in/out materials from time to time may be required.</div>

Food and Beverage Category Manager

Carnival Corporation

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 The Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect (e.g., Retail, Entertainment, Professional Services, Marketing, HR) will lead and manage efforts to secure optimal sourcing opportunities with local and regional impacts. This role aims to deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiency, assure supply, and mitigate supply chain risks. The Manager will act as a strategic partner who listens to understand business needs, plan and implement sourcing initiatives, and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
 
 
 The Manager, Strategic Sourcing &ndash; Indirect is responsible for ensuring integration of the procurement/sourcing policy and utilizing a strategic sourcing process that includes but is not limited to a rigorous market/region analysis, supplier risk analysis, and baseline spend analysis, to generate options and document a strategic sourcing plan that may include RFP execution, negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and implementation, and monitoring of source recommendations.
 
 
 They will work closely with various functional stakeholder groups at the VP and SVP level, providing expertise in effective strategy development, spend management, analysis, and negotiation. This role requires someone with leadership experience, business savvy, and the ability to influence spend decisions.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be able to interpret and operationalize sourcing strategies developed by senior leadership or category leads, ensuring consistent execution and measurable value delivery.
 
 
 Job Functions:
 
 
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 Lead, develop, and implement an integrated strategic process across brands. This role will work with brand stakeholders and Corporate to identify strategic sourcing opportunities that effectively leverage our size and scale to deliver a competitive economic advantage while maintaining or improving quality and service levels. As needed, this role will develop a deep spend analysis by commodity, vendor and/or SKU to develop opportunities including an overall sourcing strategy.
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 Manages Strategic Sourcing Initiatives utilizing a strategic sourcing process (including but not limited to a market/region analysis, supplier risk analysis, baseline spend analysis, RFP execution, formal negotiation strategy and plan, contracting and implementation and monitoring of source recommendation). They negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts on behalf of Carnival engaging with suppliers at the COO and CEO level
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 Manages Contracts and Key Supplier Relationships
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 Engages and collaborates with brand stakeholders and corporate teams. This position will be responsible for managing the category portfolio and have significant spend oversight in Opex/CapEx. This involves a) Developing and implementing multi-year growth plans for their category or &ldquo;business units&rdquo;; b) Commercial awareness and continuously managing trends and gaps in the market that impact their category and in turn the companies supply chain; and c) Managing suppliers to ensure flow of products/services to company is unhindered
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 Delivers Results to Performance Goals and Measurement including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:
 
 
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 The Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect will lead and manage efforts across the four NA brands to secure optimal sourcing opportunities with local and regional impacts. This role aims to deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies, assure supply, and mitigate supply chain risks. The Manager will act as a strategic partner. They will understand business needs, plan and implement sourcing initiatives, and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met. They will work closely with work closely with various functional stakeholder groups at the VP and SVP level, providing expertise in effective strategy development, spend management, analysis, and negotiation.
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 They will partner with stakeholders across Carnival&rsquo;s North America brands (CCL, HAL, PCL, and SBN) to ensure alignment with goals and objectives. The Manager, Strategic Sourcing &ndash; Indirect will utilize a strategic sourcing process that includes but is not limited to a rigorous market/region analysis, supplier risk analysis, and baseline spend analysis, to generate options and document a strategic sourcing plan that may include RFP execution, negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and implementation, and monitoring of source recommendations.
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 They will be responsible for managing the category portfolio and have significant spend oversight of multi-million-dollar contracts in Opex/CapEx.
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 While not having direct reports, they will demonstrate leadership abilities by strategically partnering and collaborating with product developers and key suppliers. They will be responsible for
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 persuading, influencing and negotiating category strategy development, spend decisions and providing overall experience to a diverse range of stakeholders.
 
 
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Travel &amp; Hospitality, Retail, Supply Chain or other applicable disciplines
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 CPSM or travel certifications preferred but NOT REQUIRED.
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 Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership; Working knowledge of spend analytics and eRFX tools.
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 Strong Negotiation Skills, Strong business ethics, strong problem-solving ability, Strong multi-tasking capability in complex situations.
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 Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve
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 Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization &ndash; can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented
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 Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests
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 Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals)
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 Strong negotiation skills developed through sourcing / procurement environment experience
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 Strong knowledge of contracting (negotiating business terms and scope writing
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 Aggressive &ldquo;go getter&rdquo;, driven, capable of working with little supervision
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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills.
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 Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
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 5+ years&rsquo; relevant experience in the travel and service industry leading strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology (&ldquo;six- &ldquo;or &ldquo;seven-step process&rdquo;) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations.
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 Relevant experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives within areas of indirect spend.
 
 
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 Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
 
 
 Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely
 
 
 Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
 
 
 This position is classified as &ldquo;in-office.&rdquo; As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
 
 
 Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
 
 
 At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival&rsquo;s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
 
 
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 Health Benefits:
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 Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
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 Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
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 Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
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 Financial Benefits:
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 401(k) plan that includes a company match
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 Employee Stock Purchase plan
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 Paid Time Off
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 Holidays &ndash; All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee&rsquo;s discretion.
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 Vacation Time &ndash; All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
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 Sick Time &ndash; All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
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 Other Benefits
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 Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
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 Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
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 On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Carnival Corporation &amp; plc is the world&rsquo;s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
 
 
 Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
 
 
 In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
 
 
 Carnival Corporation &amp; plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
 
 
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Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

CÉ LA VI Miami

<div>Description: 
OVERVIEW
CELAVI Miami searching person who will be responsible for the overall Purchasing function including but not limited to sourcing &amp; negotiating purchases of goods &amp; services, receiving and inventory par-level management. Perform routine sourcing reviews and competitive bidding to deliver the company&rsquo;s cost savings objectives. Manage supplier contracts and relationships. Motivate and build an effective Purchasing team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Supervise and manage daily operations for the Purchasing function including sourcing, negotiation, ordering, receiving, and invoice verification processes to ensure proper segregation of duties, accuracy, and completeness, timely delivery, minimizing out-of-stock situations and storage efficiency.</li><li>Manage inventory/stock level at the venue to ensure efficient use of storage space.</li><li>Handle and oversee the purchasing of goods and services (perishables and non-perishables) through competitive bidding processes to achieve best price value while maintaining superior quality consistent with established company standards.</li><li>Explore and/or facilitate research on products to provide department heads with recommendations and guidance on new ideas and new products that will achieve better cost control and effectiveness.</li><li>Manage purchasing system to ensure maximum utilization and functionality, maintaining monthly demand forecast vs. actual results.</li><li>Generate Purchase Orders and maintain the filing system of purchasing records.</li><li>Assist in menu/product sourcing and selection process to ensure profitability levels within budgeted targets.</li><li>Negotiate and maintain good working relationships with vendors/suppliers and set up new accounts.</li><li>Attend weekly operations and department meetings as required.</li><li>Lead communication with the operational team in terms of purchasing and receiving schedule and system master maintenance (vendor and material/article setup).</li><li>Prepare monthly purchase reports for management review.</li><li>Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers/vendors to ensure delivery timeline and quality standards are met and to identify potential cost savings; and</li><li>Assist in ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements: 
JOB REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business and/or Procurement / Purchasing;</li><li>Minimum 5 to 8 years working experiences in procurement/purchasing and supply chain, preferably in a hospitality or retail food &amp; beverage industry;</li><li>Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills;</li><li>Dynamic, resourceful, results-driven and always takes initiative, but can also demonstrate flexibility in working with diverse and changing environment;</li><li>Team player with strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast pace environment;</li><li>Ability to highlight variances, unusual trends and articulate drivers in a clear and concise manner;</li><li>Hands-on experience in system administration and setup;</li><li>Strong analytical and computer skills in Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint; and</li><li>Knowledge of relevant systems (Micros Materials Control, SAP B1, FnB Shop, Stocktake Online, SUPY, etc.) for purchasing and inventory management would be an added advantage.</li></ul></div>

Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.

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 Must have strong Excel, Analytical Skills
 
 
 
 
 opportunity for someone with a passion for purchasing to grow and have high visibility in the industry
 
 
 
 
 Not creating POs
 
 
 
 
 Must have good experience with Contracts - reviewing and negotiating contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 &bull; Managing relationships with assigned suppliers.
 
 
 &bull; Providing a continuous supply of competitively priced products on a regular and timely basis.
 
 
 &bull; Negotiating with suppliers for each assigned product category. This includes the development of supply matrixes that provide for the best landed product cost at each assigned distribution center.
 
 
 &bull; Developing Supply Agreements and accurately capturing negotiated pricing provisions into the related contract exhibit(s)
 
 
 &bull; Monitoring pricing compliance and ensure completion of all pricing review requirements; ensuring full transparency related to modifications, discrepancies and/or errors.
 
 
 &bull; Developing and implementing objectives for assigned product categories.
 
 
 &bull; Establishing and monitoring vendor capacity/distribution capabilities to insure that all quality, cost and service expectations are met.
 
 
 &bull; Conducting regular performance, business and financial reviews of those suppliers that have an existing supply agreement or of those which are being considered as a new supplier
 
 
 &bull; Creating production schedules for promotional and/or new product activity and monitoring of supplier production on weekly basis.
 
 
 &bull; Communicating marketing activities to appropriate suppliers.
 
 
 &bull; Provide any additional support as needed or required to meet business needs and priorities of the organization.
 
 
 &bull; This position has no direct reports.
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 
 
 
 A four-year degree is required. Masters degree a plus. Must have at least four to six years of direct and relevant work experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 
 
 
 Must have strong negotiation skills and contract management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, ability to identify problems and develop solutions, detail oriented and computer literate in the MS Office environment (Excel, Word, Power Point)
 
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StandardAero

<div>Build an Aviation Career You&rsquo;re Proud Of
Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you&rsquo;ll also enjoy our great perks. 
Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You&rsquo;ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers. 
As a Sr. Buyer/Planner , you will perform inventory planning and purchasing duties for direct and sub-contract activities to ensure that adequate inventory for consumables, and other materials/supplies are available to meet the operating needs of the business unit with a focus on production support. The Senior Buyer/Planner serves as the primary supply chain lesion between the organization and its suppliers. This role reviews and contributes towards specifications for goods and services, sourcing credible suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, and measuring and managing supplier approval and performance with respect to contract and/or purchase order requirements. You will also ensure compliance of all applicable AS9110 regulatory requirements within the supply chain function. 
What you&rsquo;ll do: 
<div></div><div>Inventory Planning and Purchasing
</div><ul><li>Analyzes business unit requirements for the purchase of assigned inventory using appropriate planning tools, backorder reports, and forecasts to maintain inventory levels
</li><li>Serves as the primary lesion between the supplier and the organization
</li><li>Collaborates with production and other internal stakeholders for the management of inventory
</li><li>Role is responsible for the allocation of product to customer workorders based on business priorities
</li><li>Manages OEM supplier relationships for day-to-day business including leading status meetings
</li><li>Coordinates transfers of inventory and/or supplies between facilities to make best use of on hand quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels
</li><li>Obtains and reviews quotes throughs a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.
</li><li>Ensures the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities are met
</li><li>Manages supplier approval process in line with AS9110 requirements
</li><li>Conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost/invoicing problems.
</li><li>Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.
</li><li>Responsible for maintaining item master data integrity including product categories, inventory strategy, min/max management etc.
</li>Comprehends and reacts to reports on supply chain metrics of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies including but not limited to, overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities. 
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</li></ul><div></div><div>Contract Negotiation
</div><ul><li>Assists corporate supply chain team as needed in support of and obtaining agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation.
</li>Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and optimize the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects. 
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</li></ul><div></div><div>General
</div><ul><li>Understands &amp; complies with supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals.
</li><li>General business acumen with a focus on gaining knowledge of contract law as it pertains to purchasing/supply chain.
</li><li>Working knowledge of AS9110 policies and procedures
</li><li>Interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to resolve any procurement related discrepancies.
</li><li>Manages supplier warranty processes for goods or services requiring rework, replacement or credit.
</li><li>Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
</li><li>General focus on risk management, continuous improvement, and AS9110 compliance.
</li><li>Responsible for identifying and executing strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes for optimal performance.
</li>Carries out other duties as assigned. 
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</li></ul>Position Requirements:
<ul><li>Associates degree; preference will be given to individuals with post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain.
</li><li>5 to 7 years' prior procurement experience; working knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.
</li><li>1+ years of experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office with a focus on excel data analysis.
</li>Ability to work in an open area workspace. 
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</li></ul>Preferred Characteristics:
<ul><li>Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.
</li><li>Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing responsibilities, ensuring that shifting priorities are handled with attention to quality and deadlines.
</li><li>Experience in an aviation environment an asset.
</li>Experience working in an MRO environment an asset. 
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</li></ul>Benefits that make life better:
<ul><li>Comprehensive Healthcare
</li><li>401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
</li><li>Paid Time Off accrual from day 1
</li><li>Bonus opportunities
</li><li>Health- &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
</li><li>Short- &amp; Long-Term Disability
</li><li>Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance
</li><li>Learning &amp; Training opportunities 
</li></ul><div>#LI-KC1</div></div>

Planner/Buyer Sr

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 Job Title:
 
 Customs Operations Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Location:
 
 Miami, FL
 
 
 
 
 
 DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customer&rsquo;s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation,
 
 
 customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world&rsquo;s leading logistics provider
 
 
 with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at http://www.dhl-usa.com/en/careers/jobs.html
 
 
 As the Customs Operations Manager, you&rsquo;ll play a critical role in managing and coordinating customs clearance activities to ensure efficiency and cost-
 
 
 effectiveness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Oversee and streamline customs clearance activities, ensuring timely and compliant processing.
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 Train and implement policies and procedures that uphold our service standards.
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 Lead and develop a talented team, providing coaching and performance management.
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 Drive strategic initiatives for Northern Border Entries, focusing on performance and productivity.
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 Collaborate on policy development to enhance our customs operations.
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For:
 
 
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 Mandatory - Extensive knowledge of importing regulations and customs brokerage practices.
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 Proven ability to create a vision for customs operations that balances compliance with customer and shareholder value.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent communication skills&mdash;verbal, written, and interpersonal.
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 Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets and databases.
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 Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching and developing staff.
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 Financial acumen, including budgeting experience.
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 A BS/BA degree with 6 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
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 A Customs Brokerage License is required.
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 In-depth understanding of ACE and experience with US Customs regulations and PGAs.
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 Familiarity with Northern Border Customs Entries (Canada to USA).
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 Pay Range:
 
 $93,142.50 - $124,190.00+ (Based on Experience)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
 
 
 
 
 Compensation:
 
 Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
 
 
 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
 
 
 Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
 
 
 Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
 
 
 Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
 
 
 Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
 
 
 Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?
 
 
 
 At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees&rsquo; growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in
 
 
 building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.
 
 
 Be part of DHL Group, the world&rsquo;s leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and
 
 
 ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion,
 
 
 sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
 
 
 Work Authorization
 
 
 Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
 
 
 #LI-RL2
 
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Customs Operations Manager

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Purchasing Manager

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Planner/Buyer Sr

Customs Operations Manager