PURCHASING/PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Corporate Headquarters-NA)

Our Client is one of the largest Activated Carbons manufacturers in the world and anticipates growth of 250 to 300% over the next four years).They are seeking a PURCHASING (PROCUREMENT) MANAGER.

 

If you are currently a Buyer or Senior Buyer and looking for an opportunity of a lifetime, someone that is “hands on” with “fire in the belly” and will accept the challenge of developing a team for their Purchasing Department, this will be a great position for you.

 

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of purchasing or procurement experience and possess a strong knowledge of purchasing regulations and laws. Knowledgeable about and experience with lignite coal is preferred. The successful candidate will be located in their corporate office in Marshall, TX.

 
Title: Purchasing/Procurement Manager

 

Description: The role of the Purchasing/Procurement Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize purchasing and procurement strategies across the organization. This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the enterprise and its providers in order to deliver products and services according to plan. The ability to negotiate long term supplier contractual agreements is essential. The Purchasing/Procurement Manager will also define the objectives of products and services in order to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.

 Responsibilities: Direct and manage sourcing strategies from beginning to end.

Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings. Develop, establish, implement, and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements to the organization.Develop and implement all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, software, and service provision, in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements. Analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of goods and services. Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors.Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions of contracts with contractors and/or service providers.Interview, identify, and qualify potential new vendors or suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services.Monitor vendor, service provider, outsourcer, and/or contractor performance to ensure quality of service.Manage procurement team staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.Develop and deliver purchasing and inventory reports, bid proposals, requirements documentation, and tender documents.Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activitiesEffectively communicate procurement strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes as needed. Where necessary, develop and implement plans to auction, recycle or otherwise sell obsolete inventory and equipment. If possible, standardize equipment to lower total costs.

 


Position Requirements:Four year degree in Business.

5-7 years direct work experience in a purchasing or procurement capacity, including all aspects of strategy development and execution. Strong knowledge of purchasing regulations and laws, including the purchase of lignite coal.Excellent contract management skills are essential.Effective bartering and negotiation skills.Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of products and services.Superb budgeting, inventory, and cost-management skills.General knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing, and logistics.Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.Can conform to shifting priorities in spending strategies, product demands and purchasing timelines through analytical capabilities.Persuasive, encouraging, and diplomatic.Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Adept at conducting research into product- and service-related issues.Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.Customer service skills an asset.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. 

Company provides an excellent Benefits and Retirement Investment Package

 

Qualified and interested candidates should email a word copy of their resume to:

john@therivergroupinc.com