Senior Manager, Procurement

The Andersons, Inc. • Maumee, OH

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About The Position

Manages procurement, production planning, and inventory control required to fulfill the group’s production and marketing objectives. Provides leadership to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related units. Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities. Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility. Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 7-10 years’ relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Selects suppliers and negotiates purchase agreements and supply contracts to meet quality control, regulatory compliance and inventory management objectives.
• Develops specific purchasing strategies for key materials and/or suppliers to ensure the accomplishment of the group’s business and profit goals.
• Develops and maintains production and inventory plans and collaborates with sales and marketing to analyze sales trends and forecasts to optimize customer service and inventory levels.
• Directs production scheduling to optimize plant efficiency, meet customer service requirements and maximize inventory turns.
• Evaluates capabilities of potential co-producers and negotiates pricing and terms for contract production to meet the group’s requirements.
• Collaborates with operations and supply chain management to optimize inventory levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager