Corporate Purchasing Manager

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Capability to synthesize data from multiple resources to build actionable recommendations.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving, works well under pressure.
Ability to negotiate, required.
Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
Ability to communicate and present information clearly and effectively with peers and executive leadership, via written and/or verbal communication.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Requires travel, up to 25% of the time.

Data collection for Request for Quotation(RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP).
Direct and influence multi functional departments to mutually agree on cost savings projects which result in tactical implementation of Sourcing awards/cost savings.
Recommendations on vendor managed inventory levels.
Assessment of aging materials and obsolete material review and disposition.
Evaluate and approve vendors/materials to support new product innovation.
Responsible for key performance indicators.
Responsible for value and supply chain improvements, including presentation of all revenue enhancement ideas.
New item set up and system management.
Pricing & contract management in coordination with Strategic Sourcing contracts.
Implementation and enforcement of Purchasing Policy and Procedures.