Overview:

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. 

• Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. 

• Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. 

• Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. 

• Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations.

• Leads and manages the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Basic Qualifications:

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Additional Certifications: 

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 year's experience relevant to the positions functional area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership skills.  Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), proficiency in MRP systems (IFS preferred)

Pay Range (USD):

$80,080 - $148,720

Additional Compensation:

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Vacation, and Family Leave:

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.