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About the Role
BLEACHTECH is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead procurement, supplier relationships, inventory management, demand planning, warehousing, and transportation activities supporting our Virginia and Ohio operations.
This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of raw materials and finished goods while supporting production requirements, customer demand, and overall business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on supply chain professional who can balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term sourcing, cost reduction, supplier development, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, material planning, inventory management, and supply chain activities across Virginia and Ohio operations.
- Support Maintenance and Operations with inventory control, maintenance-related materials, chemical usage planning, and raw material forecasting.
- Analyze supply chain processes and identify opportunities to reduce costs and lead times, improve efficiency, and optimize material flow.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable delivery, competitive pricing, quality, and service.
- Lead or support RFP, RFQ, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier selection activities.
- Monitor supplier pricing and raw material cost increases and support appropriate customer pricing adjustments.
- Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, purchasing, and inventory information within ERP and procurement systems.
- Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual supply chain reports and performance metrics.
- Identify supply chain issues, communicate risks and recommendations to leadership, and implement solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse and stores personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Oversee supplier evaluations and performance management to minimize supply chain risk.
- Manage inventory and stock count processes to maintain accurate inventory records and support financial reporting.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with carriers and third-party logistics providers.
- Oversee warehousing and distribution activities, including receiving, shipping, storage, and space utilization.
- Manage import/export documentation and support compliance with applicable customs and freight requirements.
- Coordinate delivery schedules with Production and Customer Service to meet customer and operational requirements.
- Monitor carrier performance and resolve transportation issues including delays, damages, and claims.
- Evaluate and select transportation and logistics providers based on cost, reliability, and service.
- Perform other duties as required to support effective business operations.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related field.
- 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and supply chain operations.
- Experience with RFP/RFQ processes, tendering, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems.
Preferred
- 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Experience with QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
- Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivable.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or CIPS.
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
- Experience managing import/export and transportation activities.
- Results Orientation - Focuses on measurable improvements in cost, service, inventory, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel between company locations and other business-related destinations, approximately 25% of the time.
- Ability to work in and around an industrial manufacturing environment when required.
Why Join BLEACHTECH?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in building and improving supply chain operations supporting two U.S. manufacturing locations. The Supply Chain & Procurement Manager will have the opportunity to directly impact supplier performance, cost management, inventory, logistics, and operational efficiency.
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