About this role
The Procurement Manager is responsible for organizing and supervising functions for Pkg/IPS purchasing team and IPS sourcing team. This includes purchasing activities, onboarding and managing suppliers, managing costs/prices, quoting, item setup and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
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Essential Functions:
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Manage departmental operations in sourcing/purchasing
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Work with client services, sales and account management teams to define requirements and manage issue resolution
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Maintain configuration of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
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Manage workload balance between team members
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Supervise employees
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Manage escalations
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Provide training to employees in the following areas:
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Process
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Work instructions
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
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Maintain relevant metrics
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Oversee data collection for performance measurement
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Report to executive management on performance
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Review and acting based on performance
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Monitor compliance with internal and external requirements
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Review and updating processes and work instructions
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Find and support opportunities for improved performance, cost-savings and efficiency
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Develop, lead and execute department strategies
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Manage team performance in the following key areas:
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Onboard suppliers that meet financial and regulatory requirements
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Set up pricing and payment terms
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Item set up and maintenance
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Management of regulatory compliance documentation
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Purchasing
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Inventory and service levels on stock products
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Secondary Functions:
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Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area
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Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- High school degree or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Experience
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Minimum five years related experience and/or training
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Skills and Qualification:
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Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads
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Ability to travel (infrequently) Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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Team management skills
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Strong organization skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Basic user abilities in Microsoft Office Suite
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Ability to write reports, business correspondence and instructions
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Ability to present information to managers, clients, suppliers, peers and employees
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Ability to learn and work with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
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Ability to follow work instructions and procedures
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Strong customer service skills
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Excellent math skills
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Problem solving ability
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Self-motivated
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful environment
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Ability to work with and meet deadlines Physical Requirements:
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Ability to sit for an extended periods of time
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities