Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Algoma, WI
The Purchasing Manager position will be responsible for the followingโฆ
- Identify and execute cost saving initiatives
- Build strong supplier relationships with vendors for raw materials
- Ensure constant supply of materials and services for 3-5 plant locations
- Manage working capital for assigned region
- Collaborate with global category managers and plant organization stakeholders on specific category strategies
- Provide the lowest cost solution while maintaining high quality materials and services
- Oversee the working capital initiatives by collaborating with plant organization and supplier bases.
- Lead a group of direct and indirect reports
The Purchasing Manager should have the following qualifications:
- A. degree is required
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working on ERP system to plan and procure materials
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and project management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast pace environment
- CPM certification is a plus
