Purchasing Manager - Direct Chemicals & Indirects

A rapidly growing global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions and construction is looking for a Procurement Manager. This role will be overseeing multiple US plants, leading procurement functions for raw materials, packaging, and support indirect categories. This role will also be a team leader with a strong pipeline for growth into a Director level. The ideal candidate will have a background in global sourcing chemicals (solvents, adhesives, etc) and team leadership experience.

About the Role:

• Oversee the planning, purchasing, storage, and movement of direct and indirect materials, as well as finished goods, across multiple plants in the US
• Ensure materials are available in the right quantities, at the right time, and at the right cost to support plant operations.
• Optimize inventory levels and manage material flow to align with production needs.
• Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers to execute sourcing strategies, manage contracts, and monitor supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of raw materials and supplies based on production forecasts and inventory targets.
• Ensure purchase order accuracy and resolve issues related to pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier performance and document compliance issues using internal quality processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of rolling SKU forecasts and escalate critical supply gaps as needed.
• Handle procurement of facility-related supplies, services, and leased equipment.
• Analyze spend data and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Direct MRO purchases and manage storeroom inventory and replenishment.
• Support capital expenditure projects in coordination with Engineering and Corporate Procurement.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice processing.
• Initiate and manage contracts, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with procurement policies.
• Lead local RFx processes and work with Logistics to determine cost-effective delivery options.

Cost Savings & Reporting:

• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Provide visibility into inbound material flows and report savings in line with category guidelines.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address vendor quality issues and support vendor rating systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, R&D, Logistics, and Operations.

Compliance & Inventory Management:

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and internal controls.
• Lead inventory management activities including cycle counts, physical inventories, and warehouse validations.
• Ensure purchase orders follow the appropriate authority schedule and documentation standards.

Supplier & ERP Management:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships in alignment with Category Managers.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs and resolve delivery or invoicing issues.
• Utilize visual management and Kanban systems to manage material flow and address shortages or overages.
• Maintain accurate ERP data including part numbers, BOMs, routings, and vendor records.
• Oversee purchase order accuracy, confirmations, and closure of obsolete or partial orders.

Inventory Oversight:

• Manage material flow through the facility using 5S and Kanban methodologies.
• Conduct frequent cycle counts and support third-party physical inventory audits.
• Coordinate material returns and perform inventory analysis to set Kanban thresholds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
• Preferred certifications: CPM or APICS.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Ariba.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

If this role sounds like a great next step in your career and aligns with your current skill set, please apply in today!