Purchasing Manager, NC

Our client is a leading international supplier of chemicals located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They are looking for a Purchasing Manager who is responsible for all third party purchasing activities for the North American operations of the company.  The role is responsible for vendor selection and management, pricing negotiations, contract maintenance, buying, receiving and material specification controls.   The successful candidate interfaces with the Production Manager and Regulatory to identify and approve secondary suppliers; insuring proper Regulatory approvals are received prior to purchasing.   The Purchasing Manager partners with the Production Manager in seeking out, initiating and leading cost savings opportunities in the purchasing of raw materials for the company's contract production activities.   This position is working closely with and reporting to the Director of Supply Chain.   The role required occasional travel (10-15%) to vendor meetings, industry conferences and visits to third party warehouses and / or production facilities.   Ideal candidate background: · Bachelor's Degree · 10+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment · Knowledgeable of SAP systems and processes · Experience with process improvement and cost saving initiatives · APICS certification a big Plus · Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is a big Plus   Personality: · Assertive · Energetic · Excellent leadership skills Local candidates are preferred; competitive compensation How to apply: Email your resume in MS Word Format with the subject title Position ID 640 along with a phone number that you can be reached at during the day so we can contact you as quickly as possible. · Please note that only applicants who meet the required qualification will be contacted for an interview · Your application will be held in confidence and not be forwarded to our client without your prior approval · An equal opportunity employer, our client is committed to employee diversity · Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications of the successful candidate   Keywords: purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, production, SAP, process improvements, global sourcing, sourcing, active ingredients, domestic sourcing, surfactants, packaging, labeling, regulatory, new vendors, MRP, ERP, APICS, materials management, Agricultural Container Recycling Council, (ACRC)  MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: Raleigh, NC JOB CATEGORY: Logistics/Transportation TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 640