Purchasing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for the processing of all purchases, stock and non-stock items in order to support supply chain needed for production

MAJOR FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies to optimize cost and schedule attainment


• Maintain pricing for all stock part numbers in the ERP system


• Notify Sales, Management and Finance of price increases to update the standard cost


• Support production demands by running MRP, reviewing material demands, placing orders to insure sales orders are delivered on a timely basis


• Work with warehouse management in order to keep inventory up to date


• Support the sourcing of new components for new customer projects


• Support R&D and the Quality Department for documentation requirements and updates


• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers


• Work closely with Production, R&D and Quality to ensure materials meet specs


• Actively participate in weekly schedule meetings and provide status on supply issues


• Track and report on vendor performance, OTD and costs


• Work out agreements with suppliers to meet cost and supply objectives


• Responsible to hire, interview, train and supervise purchasing personnel


• Resolve vendor issues on damages and credits due from suppliers to support A/P


• Support customer service for update on raw material delays that may affect sales order delivery date


• Continually strive to improve the purchasing method and implement any new methods to improve internal customer service


• This position includes responsibility for ensuring Food Safety.


• Maintain and communicate lead times for critical material to ensure schedule attainment


• Adhere and enforce current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), safety, company rules, SOPs, and policies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS :

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or minimum of 10 years purchasing experience plus 5 years managing a team in a cGMP manufacturing facility in the nutritional, pharmaceutical or food industry.


• Familiar with all aspects of cGMP regulations set by the CFR’s.


• Ability to work closely with Production, R&D, Quality, Sales and Customer Service departments on a day-to-day basis.


• Negotiate contracts and pricing meet with suppliers on behalf of the company.


• Advanced experience with ERP systems, MasterControl, TraceGains, etc.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Lead by example, calm under pressure, clear communication style


• Maintain good working relationships with other departments and functions