Purchasing Lead

YOUR IMPACT

• Lead local or business supply chain management activities that drive operational effectiveness.
• Provide People First leadership through engaging, connecting and developing a high performance purchasing team that maximizes the potential of the supply chain professionals.
• Manage purchasing policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on enhancing organizational value and efficiency.
• Cadence with respective departments regarding procurement activities.
• Lead the execution of purchasing operations; drive modernization and digitization of purchasing operations.
• Lead supplier performance management activities.
• Lead supplier risk mitigation activities.
• Govern supply chain/purchasing master data and ensure effective and accurate data management practices are in place.
• Establish, measure and report key functional performance metrics.
• Participate in supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow and capture value or reduce waste in supply chain.
• Lead supplier chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value and/or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Develop predictive and advanced analytics methods to assess, manage and mitigate material flow disruption issues, optimize supply chain operations and employ lean purchasing processes.
• Assist in defining new supply chain technology requirements in support of the purchasing processes and drive implementation in partnership with Digital Technology.
• Build open and trusting relationships with team members through Frequent Meaningful Conversations; ensuring individual plans are in place.
• Apprenticing, mentoring and training of purchasing organization team members.

• Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) or more years of experience within Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to travel 25%.

• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

$92,600.00 - $

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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