Internal - Purchasing Manager

Continental•Sumter, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Plant Purchasing department. The individual will lead a team of employees covering Raw Materials, Facilities, and Capital Investment to investigate, evaluate, plan, and coordinate commodity areas while maintaining proper function of the Sumter facility. This is an onsite position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
7+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience dealing with international vendors and colleagues
Project management experience
Negotiation skills
5+ years leadership experience, leading people
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with international responsibilities
Previous experience with raw material demand planning
Some travel required

Responsibilities

Lead and manage direct reports covering Raw Materials, Facilities, and Capital Investment areas
Oversee the Purchasing department budgeting process and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators including Raw Material Inventory CUD, Forecast Accuracy, Purchase Order Confirmations, and Savings
Conduct and lead BT2 (RAPID) meetings to facilitate effective communication flow
Review and prepare procedures within area of responsibility to ensure conformance with corporate and regional policies and requirements
Manage SAP utilization to execute order preparation through timely delivery for Polymers, Fillers, Chemicals, Reinforcements, and related materials, supporting production needs while optimizing working capital
Analyze MRP to identify risks and opportunities relating to current and future supply; update SAP material master data as necessary
Collaborate with PI, Quality, and RMW to ensure seamless raw material flow
Monitor, report, and resolve material shortage issues, supplier delivery and transportation performance, raw material quality issues, and accounts payable topics; drive recovery of supplier claims relating to quality and delivery
Supervise the purchasing and import processes of equipment, provide support, and monitor the activities of the Investment Buyer to ensure that the factory’s investment project demands are met within the established deadlines, specifications, and quality standards.
Identify cost reduction opportunities, alternatives, and support PIP/VL Savings initiatives; review ATS to ensure objectives are achieved
Serve as primary point of contact for plant purchasing issues in coordination with Corporate Purchasing; support supplier reviews with data when appropriate
Maintain effective information flow with internal and external contacts; act as liaison between plant and Regional/Corporate Purchasing; represent Regional/Corporate Purchasing with local management
Address plant management needs and regional market demands in coordination with Regional/Corporate Purchasing
Provide Regional/Corporate Purchasing with accurate forecasts for budgeting, production changes, and market/supplier knowledge gained through daily operations
Prepare monthly stock reporting, update PULSE forecast data, create PSI schedules when necessary, and provide management updates supporting continuous improvement of plant purchasing activities and various meetings (POR, etc.)
Ensure full compliance with all corporate, regional policies, and the One Voice Policy
Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned