Functional Responsibility:Responsible for leading and expanding the Purchasing team in our Winder facility through the efficient procurement of materials and services. The successful candidate shall exhibit sound judgment; leadership and specialized knowledge ensuring procurement decisions achieve best overall value for the corporation. Responsible for leading the Purchasing and Receiving teams to deliver their committed results.
Principal Duties:
- Work with the Leadership team to set goals and objectives for the Purchasing team.
- Recommend a sourcing strategy to meet customer needs, market conditions and maximize positive impact to the organization.
- Lead the Purchasing and Receiving teams to deliver results.
- Mentor the team to meet individual goals and objectives.
- Coordinate with Logistics Manager to control inbound freight.
- Develop and maintain business relationships with suppliers and business associates
- Execute quarterly supplier ratings
- Prepare, issue, receive and lead the analysis of formal RFPs. Ensure awards are in accordance with established evaluation criteria, best practice and within commercial law.
- Lead procurement related negotiations with existing and new vendors.
- Participate in training opportunities as per annual development plans
- Remain conversant regarding relevant commodities, new technology, government regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement.
Principal duties are intended to be an accurate reflection of the main duties essential for this position. They are not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Degree from a recognized university plus a minimum of 5 years directly related experience
OR
- Completion of CPSM Designation and 5 years directly related experience.
- Requires minimum of 5 years leadership experience
- Advanced understanding of Corporate Purchasing procedures
- Advanced understanding of corporate ERP applications
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and motivation to simultaneously handle complex procurement assignments in a team environment
- Provide procurement expertise, identify and execute opportunities for improvement and resolve procurement issues in a team environment
- Advanced understanding of the various functions and responsibilities of the various departments and divisions throughout the corporation.
- Proficient knowledge of the various material and services used throughout the corporation
- High ethical standards.
- Self-starter who is a creative out of the box thinker.
- Possess high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
