SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates activities to purchase and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, gas/electricity and other resources in the organization by performing the following duties personally or through others. This position reports to the Vice President, North American Operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function
· Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase to supplier selection to price negotiations to commodity inventory
· Negotiates complex requests for equipment, suppliers, energy, raw materials (including lead), and services from suppliers and subcontractors
· Develop, implement, monitor, maintain and continuously seek to improve the organization’s procurement rules and regulations
· Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
· Handles all correspondence and negotiations with suppliers
· Monitor costs and stay within allocated budgets, while continuously seek to identify and pursue cost-savings initiatives
· Implement improvements to reduce costs while maintaining quality and on-time delivery
· Oversee inventory levels to ensure that materials and supplies are available to support production schedule without excessive overstock
· Evaluates quality, price, reliability, delivery, technical support and availability of goods and services
· Collaborate with other departments to maintain efficient manufacturing operations
· Participate in annual budget process and monthly business reviews
· Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
· Any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management
· Normal work hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise approximately 0 direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
· The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative and resourceful with excellent analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrates strong project management and inter-personal communication skills
· Strong computer and programing skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Must have a BS degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related fields. MBA preferred.
· Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, or CIPS).
· Minimum 8 years of industrial or business experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
· Excellent negotiations skills.
· Experience with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, budget management, and KPI monitoring.
· Experience in commodity purchasing (i.e. lead metal) preferred.
· Proficient in project management software, like Microsoft Project or similar programs.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
REASONING ABILITY
Must have a prominent level of reasoning capability including the ability to prioritize and execute individual tasks with moderate direct supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
· Must be able to travel internationally and visit customers as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed to accomplish objectives and support responsibilities.
· Consistent and regular attendance is required.
· Travel may approach up to 25%.