Job Description
Job Characteristics:Drives the strategy and process development for procurement of direct materials, equipment or indirect services through the development of strategic business relationships domestically. In collaboration with manufacturing; logistics, research & development and business units, this take charge leader will lead the step change improvement of world class sourcing in order to deliver incremental total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, supplier innovation and process improvements. This role will effectively institutionalize process developments through integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams. May drive process and compliance initiatives across all spend categories. Leverages technical and management skills to achieve through others and manages projects/portfolio to meet business needs.
Education/Work Experience:Degree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree plus broad experience in procurement and supervision. Seven or more years of work experience.
Independence Level/Reports to:Responsible for selecting suppliers and negotiating over $50 million per year in purchases. Has authority to issue purchase agreements, blanket orders, and purchase orders within corporate purchasing policy to achieve desired results. Has primary authority for sourcing items with qualified vendors. Selects, trains, motivates, promotes, and disciplines staff based on company policy. Normally reports to Plant Manager or Procurement Vice President.