Corporate Purchasing Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• RFQ & RFP Management: Collect, analyze, and manage data for Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to ensure competitive sourcing and cost-effective vendor selection.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Direct and influence multi-functional departments to align on cost savings projects and support the tactical implementation of sourcing awards.

• Inventory Oversight: Recommend and manage vendor-controlled inventory levels while assessing aging and obsolete materials for review, disposition, and cost recovery.

• Vendor & Material Evaluation: Evaluate and approve vendors and materials to support new product innovation, ensuring compliance with quality, performance, and business requirements.

• Performance Management: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), driving accountability and continuous improvement within the supply base.

• Value & Supply Chain Improvement: Identify and present value-driven and supply chain improvement initiatives, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and revenue enhancement opportunities.

• System & Item Management: Oversee new item setup and system management to ensure accurate data, proper integration, and smooth procurement processes.

• Pricing & Contract Administration: Manage pricing and contracts in coordination with Strategic Sourcing, ensuring compliance with negotiated terms and company policies.

• Policy & Procedure Compliance: Implement and enforce Purchasing Policies and Procedures, ensuring standardization, governance, and adherence to best practices across procurement operations.

• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Leadership: Minimum 2+ years of experience in team management, staff development, or project leadership with demonstrated success driving results.

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to synthesize data from multiple resources to develop actionable insights and recommendations that support cost savings and supply chain improvements.

• Problem‑Solving & Resilience: Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven negotiation experience to achieve favorable outcomes in pricing, contracts, and vendor relationships.

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to peers, leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Team‑oriented approach with the ability to build strong working relationships, foster collaboration, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification or APICS certification, preferred.

Relocation Package Available

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