Director, Purchasing

Menasha Corporation • Neenah, WI

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About The Position

Leads enterprise-wide procurement strategy, overseeing sourcing strategies and execution, contract management, and supplier performance to ensure cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the functions responsible for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
• Knowledge of methods, tools and documentation of evaluating, selecting and certifying suppliers and part
• Knowledge of process and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements
• Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, hardware and software acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.)
• Knowledge of tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners
• Frequent travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Establishes enterprise-wide procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability
• Manages category spend between $10 – $20M
• Authorizes purchase order creation exceeding $250,000
• Coordinates cross-functional review, approval and execution of supplier contracts
• Identifies opportunities to leverage enterprise-wide purchasing categories and establishes national supplier agreements where appropriate
• Collaborates with senior cross-functional leaders to set cost savings initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Engages key stakeholders to develop and negotiate strategic procurement activities to deliver on cost savings initiatives
• Develops and executes annual assigned scorecard initiatives and analyzes performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
• Ensures team compliance to Menasha’s Supplier Code of Conduct
• Provides direction on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Procurement function, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to introduce new products or manufacturing techniques and make strategic recommendations
• Ensures team compliance to Menasha’s Risk Management supplier insurance requirements
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director