Procurement Manager

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a Procurement Manager for our Sample Division. The Sample Division has the opportunity to work with all areas responsible for providing products and services that help create preference for Shaw products. We are involved from the concept through the delivery of the samples to our customers. This role will give you the opportunity to work on different cross-functional teams and build a wide range of relationships throughout the company. This position will have multiple touch points that include working with Planning, Merchandising, Scheduling, R&D, Brand, Manufacturing, Distribution, Suppliers, Quality, and IT. As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the growth and development of your team and oversee the procurement process of all finished good and mezz work orders that align the production flow to meet or exceed customers’ expectations. Your ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain clear communication with various stakeholders will be essential for success. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Shaw Floors, Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass , Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more . Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Requirements

4-year college degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years' experience in Project Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Required.
Must be able to travel to other facilities for meetings as needed.
Must be able to lift packages weighing up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to manage deadlines and stressful activities.
Responsible for providing a Reliable High-Speed Internet Connection to access Shaw Systems while working from home. Minimum Speed 10mbps/Download; 3mbps/Upload without data limits or restrictions.
Maintain a defined workspace conducive to business operations, equipped with ergonomic office furniture and a professional atmosphere.
Must manage their schedule to participate in on-site meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior distribution or manufacturing experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee, coordinate, and manage the activities of the Procurement Department, ensuring effective prioritization and supervision to optimize operational efficiency.
Effectively manage deadlines and handle high-pressure situations, ensuring projects are completed on time while maintaining a calm and focused approach.
Proactively monitor and communicate any constraints to guarantee that procurement work orders are processed promptly and within acceptable timeframes, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.
Work within a team environment to procure material according to market timelines for each represented selling company. If marketing timelines cannot be met, promptly communicate revised commitments to planning and merchandising as necessary.
Collaborate effectively within a team environment to procure materials in alignment with the market timelines established for each selling company. In instances where marketing timelines cannot be met, promptly communicate any revised commitments to planning and merchandising fostering clear communication and facilitating timely adjustments.
Coordinate the flow of materials and oversee procurement processes from Carpet Manufacturing to Roll Receiving, optimizing the effectiveness of material procurement and manufacturing capacity for improved operational performance.
Oversee and manage the prioritization of trailer movements and the flow of materials from the distribution centers (DCs) through to the receiving process, ensuring efficient logistics and streamlined operations for optimal productivity.
Work closely with Carpet Manufacturing Schedulers, Distribution Management, and interplant Transportation teams to ensure a consistent supply chain of raw materials, effectively meeting the established sample promise dates and supporting seamless operational flow.
Manage the process to guarantee that material shortages are swiftly ordered without delay.
Identify and document opportunities for system enhancements, while coordinating requests for changes related to Material Procurement, Cutting and Prep Status, as well as distribution center (DC) operations and trailer movements, ensuring improvements align with operational needs and efficiency goals.
Work with the Information Systems (IS) department to identify and address system issues related to sample service, while consistently supporting ongoing efforts for system enhancements and improvements.
Streamline the process to minimize the overall time from the release of raw materials to order fulfillment.
Proactively pursue opportunities to reduce sample costs while identifying and implementing improvements in sample processes and procedures.
Oversee the management of annual inventory for both internal and external vendors.
Manage and expedite individual sample orders as necessary for the respective marketing divisions.
Support Samples management with program priorities and new marketing initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the Sample Division.
Provide coaching and support to procurement leads and expeditors in their career development, while also guiding them on ongoing performance requirements.
Drive transformation in the department's daily operations and processes to enhance collaboration and coordination of material workflows throughout the samples supply chain.
Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices with customers, suppliers, peers, and other key stakeholders of the company.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
Ability to positively motivate others to meet or exceed expectations.
Other duties as assigned by manager.