Job Descriptions:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Procurement Manager-Indirect Material will be responsible for managing and developing vendor sourcing strategies, monitoring vendor performance, optimizing company supplier spending and business continuity planning for all indirect spend in their category. Negotiates strategic long term goals and plans with our major suppliers in order to reduce cost, maximize inventory turns, shorten lead-times and increase efficiency in the business. This position will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify company requirements and provide cost competitive solutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)- Coordinate with all the departments to lead and/or execute sourcing projects and manage Procurement for Goods and Services.- Assist the business manage inventory levels in order to maximize company resources, optimize assets, and decrease costs- Lead negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved- Initiate and analyze RFI/RFPs- Aids in the development of Supply Agreements and develops strategic pricing, inventory, and delivery plans with major suppliers - Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Company.- Monitor and conduct audits to verify vendor performance and risk, contract terms compliance, and SLA adherence to ensure supplier meets operations and customer quality, compliance, and operational needs- Help refine and drive the vision for the procurement function- Manage preparation, implementation, and execution of procurement processes.- Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships- Drive total cost of ownership reduction, through joint process improvements with suppliers- Performs other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.- Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.- Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.- Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Required Experience:
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required Field of Study: Business or Supply Chain Management
Experience: 5 years of purchasing experience of a strategic nature (not tactical) in Indirect Material: Required
Awareness/understanding of legal aspects of business, purchasing, ethics: Preferred
Computer Skills: Moderate to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and V-lookup functions) and Microsoft Word: Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office, prior experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems: Preferred
Certifications & Licenses:
Valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment at an acceptable level meeting Busch's insurance standards
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management): PreferredAPICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) Certifications: PreferredNLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association) Certification: Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDSN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical DemandsStand F Lift/Carry10 lbs or less OWalk F 11-20 lbs OSit F 21-50 lbs NManually Manipulate O 51-100 lbs NReach Outward O Over 100 lbs NReach Above Shoulder N ClimbCrawl NN Push/Pull12 lbs or less OSquat or Kneel N 13-25 lbs NBend O 26-40 lbs NGrasp O 41-100 lbs NSpeak C
Other Physical Requirements- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral)- Sense of Sound - Ability to hear alarms, fork lift horns- Sense of Touch- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety glasses with non-metallic frames- Sense of Balance- (EH) safety footwear- Hearing protection and another PPE as requiredWORK ENVIRONMENTHeated and air-conditioned office and manufacturing environment, periodically on Shop floor and may include moderate noise level.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Keyword: Strategic Buying, Indirect Material, Procurement, Supply,
From: Busch LLC
