VP, Procurement

DEPARTMENT: OperationsREPORTS TO: CFOPOSITION DESCRIPTION:The Vice President of Procurement is responsible for leading all procurement activities throughout the organization with the mission of supporting the company’s business strategy by developing and managing a supply chain that builds a sustainable competitive advantage. The leader will also directly own resin strategy and sourcing.MRP Procurement activities include, but are not limited to, direct material procurement, indirect material & capital equipment procurement, services, trade compliance, sourcing & supplier management, analytics, and forecasting.RESPONSIBILITIES: VP of Procurement serves as an authority on developing and interpreting procurement guidelines, policies and procedures for a variety of procurement issues and providing advice to officers, management officials and staff in the creation of procurement strategies.Review and manage procurement, including complex bid processes for conformance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and procurement practice, ensuring fair and open competition that creates the best benefit to the company.Directs the full range of actions required for the contract administration phase (review and consent, post-award conferences with bidders, track progress, negotiate new/changed requirements, contract modifications, exercise contract options, remedial action, settle claims, and contract termination).RequirementsAny combination of degreed education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. BA/BS in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting or manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred.MBA a plus. Professional certification in procurement, sourcing, supply chain is desirable. At least 15 years related work experience.Must possess the ability to “sell ” value and to run Procurement as a services business like any other well-run professional services business.Experience in a fast moving, complex supply and trading environment.Ability to make strategic buying recommendations and take appropriate action.Proven record of initiating and carrying out cost reduction/productivity improvement programs. Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, risk management, etc. Experience with a P&L business unit or division management. Experience with ERP & ERP implementation experience is a plus. Working knowledge of contract administration/law as applicable.Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to build and effectively utilize a suite of quantitative tools that help drive profitable buying decisions.Great attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a team based corporate culture. Demonstrate strength working cross functionally to drive issue resolution. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, listening and presentation skills. A proactive approach that is eager to embrace technology and modern management principles. Experience in dealing with manufacturers and distributors.Excellent organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an environment with large volumes of data. Strong leadership and negotiation skills.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment as well as on the manufacturing plant floor. The employee is required to sit and/or stand for computer or floor responsibilities, reach with hands and arms and handle objects and other tools, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Employees may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. About Us:MRP Solutions (MRP), a plastic cap manufacturer, is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded plastic closures, jars and packaging components used every day by millions of consumers around the globe. But we offer more than just plastic caps and lids – we deliver industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence. MRP Solutions combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach to reliably uncover customer needs. By understanding your business goals, we can tailor smarter, safer, and more flexible packaging solutions that reduce cost and increase speed to market, helping your businesses capitalize on opportunity. By constantly innovating, MRP enables our customers to grow, making us a preferred partner.We are passionate about partnering with distributors and manufacturers who understand that plastic caps and lids are a small but important part of how people experience their brands. Together, we deliver packaging with purpose.Our Vision: We deliver industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence. By constantly innovating, MRP enables our customers to grow, making us a preferred partner.Our Values & Beliefs:Integrity – We have the courage to act with the highest level of integrity, even when no one is watching. We do what is right 100% of the time.Value Creation – The sole reason a company exists is to create real long-term value for society. This starts with ensuring human safety, as value cannot be created without first protecting human life. We seek opportunities for mutual benefit with all of our stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. In everything we do, our overarching goal is to deliver superior results..Accountability - We are accountable to each other and to our stakeholders. We say what we do and do what we say. We embrace a culture of ownership, empowering and equipping employees with the ability to own their outcomes.Entrepreneurial - Everyone thinks and acts like owners, employing good economic and critical thinking skills while adopting the risk profile of our shareholders. We are inquisitive, constantly seeking out opportunities to improve, actively searching for and innovating across each and every aspect of our business. We relentlessly strive to understand and profitably anticipate what our customers need and value, because if our customers do not grow, we do not grow.Respectful and Friendly – Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Because everyone's perspective has value, we embrace diversity of thought, background and experiences. We are friendly and lead with a smile. What we do is important, but how we do it is what makes it impactful.Change - We actively seek out and embrace change wherever profitable. Because society is constantly identifying and employing new and better ways of accomplishing tasks, we must constantly innovate, reinvent and, ultimately, destroy the old ways of doing business. We actively engage in rigorous debate and embrace challenge to ensure we stay relevant and deliver superior results.Fulfillment – Our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster an environment enabling our employees to learn, grow and accept more accountability as they demonstrate capability. We promote more than just individual connection as community at work brings people together through common interest, objectives or experiences. MRP Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital or protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, MRP Solutions will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000