Commodity Purchasing Manager Raw Materials (49384)

RAINING ROSE INC•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The position will be responsible for sourcing a specific category of products, understanding their trends and production timing, developing and managing supplier relationships, developing strategic sourcing strategies and plans, updating pricing for current and future, and working with sales and customer service personnel to grow volume, revenue and margin. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

Ability to work well and communicate clearly with others in all levels of the business
Strong negotiating skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
Strong facilitation skills – team work and team building
High ethical standards
Highly motivated
Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
Detail oriented
Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Results and action-oriented
Intermediate level computer literacy
Mathematical aptitude
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly
Bachelor’s degree in a relatable field or 10+ years of experience required
Experience in contract negotiation required

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a relatable field preferred
Experience with ERP software preferred
Experience with quoting projects, product cost analysis, and RFQ analysis preferred
Knowledge of databases and ability to create reports preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the selection and negotiation in terms of quality, price, delivery, terms, and service
Source new and existing items, categories, and vendors as needed
Look for opportunities to add/update current and new products
Develop and maintain product/category expertise
Educate suppliers on company expectations and our B-Corp objectives.
Lead the focus on supplier qualification program.
Sustain and cultivate strong vendor relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain transparency and open communication
Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
Firm understanding of category products from components, to manufacturing processes, locations, claims and quality expectations.
Be the Expert in the category and ability to present to customers, sales and other internal divisions.
Own the database of all documents, technical drawings, samples, line drawings, and color copies of each product.
Ensure proper inventory levels at all times of category.
Update all current prices, lead times, MOQ, Order quantities within MRP system
Manage and drive down the Dead/Expired inventory within category
Continual review and reductions of freight costs by establishing freight choices based on shipping point, quantity and service with the help of internal quote system.
Work with purchasing on supplier delays, shortages of products and quality issues.
Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve)
Firm understanding and compliance with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices
Regular attendance
Other duties as assigned