Purchasing Manager
Job title: Purchasing Manager in Plainfield, NJ at Apple & Associates
Company: Apple & Associates
Job description: Purchasing Manager
$800M SEC Life Sciences Company-S. Plainfield, NJ -- $110-125K, plus bonus (15 days pay once per year)
THE SIZZLE:
Role is hybrid - 4x per week in office with Fridays remote
3-5 years of experience, must have life sciences/pharma/biotech
Strong leadership skills, process implementation/improvement
NetSuite experience preferred, SAP or Oracle works too
Role reports to Sr. Director/CFO and will have 3 direct reports
Unlimited/flexible PTO, 12 holidays, great benefits
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers across a multi-site operation
Development and delivery of supplier management strategies
Ownership of the Purchasing strategy and budget process as well as all Purchasing process documentation
Management of the supplier portfolio and execution on consolidation of supply to drive price benefits as well as proposing alternative supply
Operate across all functions to deliver business strategy on margin and quality
Lead negotiations with all key suppliers on price and terms
Responsible for the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with key suppliers
Represent Supply Chain for New Product Introduction and Existing Product Development projects
Identify and manage supply chain risks, communicate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks
Problem solving demand issues
Track, report on manage departmental metrics
Generate and present internal management reports for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual tracking
Drive Business Process Improvements / Continuous Improvement activities to achieve productivity, efficiency and KPIs, and improve employee engagement. Participate and lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement sessions
Responsible for all people management aspects of team members including recruitment, onboarding, training & development, and performance management.
What you will bring…
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, APICS certification (CPIM) preferred
Minimum 5 years of purchasing within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years management experience
A strong background within Purchasing with a proven track record in cost reduction, negotiation and supplier management is required; a proactive approach to problem solving as well as having the ability to convert strategy into action is required.
Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities
Expert capability in modern sourcing principles
Ability to analyze cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions and recommendations
Strong preference for a candidate with knowledge of NetSuite based planning system
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in Life Science Services industry
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Expected salary: $110000 - 125000 per year
Location: Plainfield, NJ
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Company: Apple & Associates
Job description: Purchasing Manager
$800M SEC Life Sciences Company-S. Plainfield, NJ -- $110-125K, plus bonus (15 days pay once per year)
THE SIZZLE:
Role is hybrid - 4x per week in office with Fridays remote
3-5 years of experience, must have life sciences/pharma/biotech
Strong leadership skills, process implementation/improvement
NetSuite experience preferred, SAP or Oracle works too
Role reports to Sr. Director/CFO and will have 3 direct reports
Unlimited/flexible PTO, 12 holidays, great benefits
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Responsible for leading and developing a team of Buyers across a multi-site operation
Development and delivery of supplier management strategies
Ownership of the Purchasing strategy and budget process as well as all Purchasing process documentation
Management of the supplier portfolio and execution on consolidation of supply to drive price benefits as well as proposing alternative supply
Operate across all functions to deliver business strategy on margin and quality
Lead negotiations with all key suppliers on price and terms
Responsible for the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with key suppliers
Represent Supply Chain for New Product Introduction and Existing Product Development projects
Identify and manage supply chain risks, communicate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks
Problem solving demand issues
Track, report on manage departmental metrics
Generate and present internal management reports for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual tracking
Drive Business Process Improvements / Continuous Improvement activities to achieve productivity, efficiency and KPIs, and improve employee engagement. Participate and lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement sessions
Responsible for all people management aspects of team members including recruitment, onboarding, training & development, and performance management.
What you will bring…
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, APICS certification (CPIM) preferred
Minimum 5 years of purchasing within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years management experience
A strong background within Purchasing with a proven track record in cost reduction, negotiation and supplier management is required; a proactive approach to problem solving as well as having the ability to convert strategy into action is required.
Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities
Expert capability in modern sourcing principles
Ability to analyze cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions and recommendations
Strong preference for a candidate with knowledge of NetSuite based planning system
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in Life Science Services industry
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Expected salary: $110000 - 125000 per year
Location: Plainfield, NJ
Apply for the job now!
Apply Now