JOB DESCRIPTION:
The key objective of the Procurement Manager is to contribute to the growth and profitability of client by effectively executing and accounting for all procurement.

The primary functions are to:

• Manage commercial and supplier relationships in the packaging space.
• Research potential suppliers, product specifications and resources.
• Conducts supplier analyses, evaluates potential suppliers, and manages the overall supplier qualification process.
• Develops and creates sourcing plans, requests for proposals, and other sourcing documents.
• Evaluates and recommends purchasing and sourcing decisions to management.
• Work collaboratively with external and cross-functional departments to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials that meets quality standards.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures purchases for required goods or services are made by recommending appropriate suppliers, costs, processes, etc.
• Checks requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for overseeing deliveries to ensure that schedules are adhered to as closely as possible.
• Evaluates and analyzes supplier proposals.
• Seeks and tracks savings opportunities.
• Performs analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements.
• Extends the reach of Sourcing & Procurement by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groups.
• Creates or leads project work streams.
• Directly address specific procurement issues by working collaboratively with stakeholders to reach resolutions.
• Ensures purchasing guidelines are understood and adhered to.
• Ensures all standards as defined by the purchasing department are followed and enforced.
• Runs, distributes and manages Supplier Open Order Reports.
• Manages part shortages and extended vendor lead times to satisfactory resolution.
• Reschedules purchase orders to meet changing customer needs.
• Process and coordinates replacement of non-conforming material.
• Sources various parts and solicit quotes from suppliers for wide variety of services and commodities in support of production and facility.
• Generates monthly metric reports. Works closely with other areas of the business, including accounting, engineering, quality, and operations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, or Demand Planning areas
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Advanced technical /computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint, SQL
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong Collaboration Skills
• Strong negotiating, time management & organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excels both within a team environment & works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner via e-mail, phone or personally in a corporate setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Caldwell, NJ 07006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement management: 7 years (Required)
• Procurement: 7 years (Required)
• FDA CFR 111, 117, 210 & 211 regulated manufacturing facility: 7 years (Required)
• Nutritional supplement and/or food manufacturing industry: 7 years (Required)
• Supply Chain & Supply Planning: 7 years (Required)
• Demand Planning areas: 7 years (Required)
• Supplier Open Order Reports: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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