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

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000