Job Description
This person will drive Purchasing at a Critical Manufacturing Site, leading a team of Buyer/Planners.
- Negotiating, analytical and problem solving skills
- Supplier Relationship Management acumen, particularly driving outside processes
- Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
- Bring a CI Mentality to the Purchasing group
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
- Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
- Knowledge with Automated Manufacturing Systems (MRP – ERP)
- Self-motivated with strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
- International Supply Chain Management experience
- Experience in VMI
- Five years progressive management and supervisory experience preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree required in business, materials management, operations management or related field.
- APICS-Purchasing Certification a plus