Purchasing Leader

Purchasing Leader – BW Paper systems

BW Paper systems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers worldwide. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing, slitting, packaging, stationery, bookbinding, and security documents. Our machines help customers produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and specialty papers.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

BW Paper systems is looking for an experienced Purchasing Leader who will develop and lead procurement and supporting functions. In this role you will plan, organize, control, coordinate, and oversee procurement staff and stakeholders. You will develop short- and long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and assigned priorities.

• Lead procurement planners; plan, direct, and coordinate procurement operations.
• Drive development, standardization, and implementation of procurement processes, supplier selection and management, negotiation and communication strategies, and cost reduction and process improvement methods.
• Develop and deploy advanced procurement and demand planning strategies that work optimally with the product development team during design and life cycle.
• Promote and maintain up-to-date market knowledge about suppliers and service providers; develop long-term contract relationships to exploit market opportunities and secure strategic parts and services.
• Develop key performance indicators and use them to report on company procurement performance; maintain a high-performance culture that meets or exceeds functional indicators with improved levels of service to both internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain a systematic, analytical, results-based method for monitoring supplier performance; communicate results to suppliers and end-users; provide timely action plans for corrective actions.
• Manage and support corporate oversight for purchases across multiple expense categories and create a strategic vision for the company while driving purchasing synergies to achieve cost reductions across product lines.
• Build strong partnerships with supply chain vendors.
• Embrace and exemplify the guiding principles of leadership and leadership fundamentals.

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Management, or Business discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or military environment.

Approximate pay range: $76k – $115k annually. Final compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify.

BW Paper systems – Hunt Valley, MD.