Purchasing Manager

(Job Id W335107)
Posted on 3/29/2010
Location:

Winston-Salem, NC


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $60000.00 to $70000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor
Job Description


PRIMARY DUTIES:



  • Make sourcing decisions based on the supplier’s quality, cost, process capability, lead time and financial stability.


  • Works with Supplier QA to set supplier goals (typically QPPM levels) and work on projects to bring suppliers within acceptable performance levels.


  • Analyzes and evaluates supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.  Provides feedback to suppliers regularly.


  • Set overall sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. Work with Buyers, Logistics and Engineering to set direction for replenishment strategy, optimization of inventory and freight costs, business case forreturnable containers vs. disposable packaging, etc. Support Buyers with quote analysis and direct final sourcing decisions.


  • Negotiates material pricing (including surcharges) based on cost management objectives, global market conditions, engineering design and cost models.  Works with Cost Management to set standard costs.  Prepare justifications for price changes and submit for approval as necessary.


  • Identify cost reduction projects to support annual material cost reduction goals.  Lead, measure and implement these projects, including periodic updates for management.


  • Periodically benchmark commodity data with competitors, suppliers, and parent companies to assess our cost competitiveness.  Prepare and present commodity reviews according to schedule assignment.


  • Develop cost models to determine “should cost” for parts in assigned commodities.


  • Support Buyers as needed on complex tactical issues.


  • Verify that parts in assigned commodities are properly classified in the correct SAP material groups.


 

Required Skills and Experience:



  • Four-year degree (concentration in Supply Management, Operations Management, Engineering or Accounting preferred).


  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, MS Office, SAP experience strongly preferred.


  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.


  • Industry certification preferred (e.g., CPIM, CIRM, A.P.P. or C.P.M.).


  • Minimum 18-24 months in Buyer 2 role, or equivalent experience for outside candidates.