Purchasing Manager

BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the overall strategic sourcing of materials and products to deliver on business goals and support production, sales, and inventory functions, while implementing continuous improvement changes and developing individual members to be part of a unified team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (required)
Minimum 7 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management with at least 5 years in a leadership role (required)
Experience using industry related technologies and equipment
Management responsibilities of direct reports who may be in a different location
Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
Ability and desire to develop meaningful/productive business relationships at all levels
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments for self and others
Demonstrated exceptional organizational, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism
Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Business or related field (preferred) or combination of Bachelor’s degree and relative experience
Previous regulatory and/or safety experience a plus, especially in the chemical industry (preferred)
Any industry related certification (i.e., Sales Techniques, Project Management, Regulatory, Quality Management, etc.) (preferred/encouraged)

Responsibilities

Establish regular inventory management program to ensure appropriate inventory levels
Implement processes to manage effectively slow moving and expiring products proactively in collaboration with inventory support, sales, & principal management teams
Identify opportunities for strategic sourcing to grow gross profit
Participate and direct the overall process of sourcing materials and establish performance requirements for all aspects of the supply chain
Identify potential disruptions in the supply process, launching procedures to eliminate interruptions in service
Oversee Purchasing Specialists’ management of domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts
Coordinate Specialists’ activities such as verifying/maintaining costs, providing product availability, reviewing open orders, processing inbound shipments, updating documentation
Participate as a resource to Specialists and other departments for inventory related questions, including updates for Customer Service and Sales Teams and product for returns, disposal or special sale
Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization’s products and processes
Review reports, spreadsheets, recordkeeping and compliance processes and requirements
Build and encourage team members’ close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material
Serve as a liaison between our broker/forwarder partners that manage international shipments and as an expert on international supply chain
Provide leadership and overall management of the purchasing function throughout the assigned division
Communicate with other Department Managers throughout the organization to stay up to date on customers and trends
Encourage Specialists to build cross-functional relationships (i.e., Customer Service for on time/full shipments and Accounts Payable for accurate payment information)
Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure adherence to all applicable facility requirements, certifications and designations
Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ACD Responsible Distribution, and other applicable quality management principles
Contribute to and support continuous improvement of our processes and systems
Seek opportunities to share best practices with the team, support staff and other divisions
Barentz specific systems, including but not limited to BRM, Vizion, Chempax, Datacor, Sharepoint, etc.
Ensure Specialists are trained to be in-house experts in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive
Support and lead by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals (cont’d)
Contribute to an environment of trust and mutual respect
Maintain a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others
Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership
Use effective communication and listening skills
Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected
Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities
Embrace and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture
Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need