Procurement Manager

Creation Technologies•Newark, NY

6d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager leads purchasing activities in support of production and Creation’s operational requirements, at the functional or Business Unit (BU) level. The role includes team resource development, supplier management, and drive procurement best practice and processes. The Procurement Manager acts as the primary escalation point for issues, builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, and supports corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain. Success in the role includes strong leadership along with excellent people, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
5-10 years of planning/buying experience, preferably within the electronics industry
Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including buying and inventory
Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills
Demonstrated strong leadership experience with excellent people skills
Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.
Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial
Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)
Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor, a team of dedicated Buyers
Provide coaching/training of Buyers in support of standardized processes and lead the roll-out of buying initiatives
Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets
Assign buying resources across the business unit to balance the workload and meet customer demand
Responsible for transactional approvals such as POs, credit card requests, PPV approvals, pre-payment approvals, supplier qualification approvals, and inventory adjustments
Act as the primary local escalation point for part shortages and issues that impact delivery commitments to the customers
Act as the primary interface between the Buyers and the Planning team to ensure activity is coordinated and aligned for optimum impact
Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers
Work with the entire Supply Chain team to drive and coordinate local cost reduction activities and inventory reduction plans in support of EBITDA targets
Partner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targets
Support corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain (material cost reductions, supplier discounts)
Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans (quality, delivery, and service) in support of the region’s keys performance indicators
Maintain relationships with all key suppliers, leveraging those relationships for continuous improvement of product costing, quality, delivery, and service. Lead business reviews with those suppliers on a regular basis
Drive material strategies in PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and contract adherence
Review KPI performance with team members. Hold regular 1 on 1’s
Review scorecard, identify actions, follow-up, and recognize success
Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser
Participate in developing and implementation SOPs/Desk Instructions
Stand in for the Director of Supply Chain in their absence
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain