Procurement Manager

TYM North America Inc•Rome, GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is responsible overseeing Supplier relations and transportation details. Their duties include evaluating their employers’ brand and target audience to determine what products to order, monitoring delivery times from warehouses or manufacturing plants to retail locations and hiring and training purchasing staff members to carry out purchasing tasks.

Requirements

Previous working experience as a Procurement Manager for 5 years, preferably in the agricultural machinery industry.
BS/MS/ MA in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or similar relevant fields.
In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of components for locally sourced parts.
Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoices, and negotiation terms.
Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Outstanding negotiation skills
Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
Outstanding organizational and time management skills APICS Supply Chain certifications.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts, for implementing and analyzing current processes for improvements.
Strong Project Management skills.
SAP and Salesforce skills
Strong organization, time management, and analytical skills.
Adept & comfortable working with personnel from varied corporate levels and cultural backgrounds. Multilingual or bilingual proficiency (Korean a bonus).
Outstanding management skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Travel (domestic and international), as needed.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Recommended
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) Recommended

Responsibilities

Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
Coordinating with HQ partners to identify and source local vendors to supply necessary materials for North America manufacturing sites.
Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
Conducting cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement.
Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable.
Other duties as assigned.