Purchasing Manager

**Responsibilities:

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• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies to support manufacturing operations.

• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers in collaboration with Manufacturing, Laboratory, and Product Development teams for films, adhesives, release liners, coatings, and related materials.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and ensure supply continuity.

• Identify and drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supplier performance.

• Monitor commodity markets and raw material trends to proactively manage pricing and supply risks.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

• Conduct supplier audits and resolve supplier-related issues, including material shortages and supply chain disruptions.

• Partner with Production Planning to ensure timely procurement of materials and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing production requirements, inventory carrying costs, and service levels.

• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and availability of incoming materials.

• Ensure purchased materials comply with product specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain procurement documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compliance certifications, and quality records.

• Support quality investigations involving raw material non-conformances and implement corrective actions with suppliers.

• Apply and maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

**Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in the tape, adhesive, coatings, chemical, converting, or related manufacturing industries is highly preferred.

• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract administration skills.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing software.

• Working knowledge of raw material markets, including films, resins, rubber, acrylics, solvents, chemicals, and packaging materials.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.

**Preferred Qualifications:

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• Previous experience leading or managing a procurement or purchasing team.

• Knowledge of global sourcing practices, international suppliers, and import/export regulations.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP are a plus

You should be proficient in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Import / export regulations
• purchasing expereince