Job Summary
The Corporate Purchasing Manager owns end-to-end procurement strategy and execution across all spend categories for Inline Plastics. Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, this role develops and standardizes procurement strategies, policies, and controls across all company locations; leads supplier identification, selection, and negotiation (including RFP/RFQ processes and Master Supply Agreements); and manages the full supplier lifecycle from onboarding through ongoing performance evaluation against KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and lead time. The Corporate Purchasing Manager partners closely with manufacturing and cross-functional leaders to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and supply chain resilience, and delivers data-driven intelligence - spend analytics, sourcing strategy, and risk mitigation - that enables smarter decisions across the business. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to shape supply chain strategy at a growing, market-leading manufacturer.
Essential Job Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements procurement strategies and policies in support of the company business and manufacturing models, optimizing cost while delivering a high level of supply chain efficiency, and resilience.
- Leads the standardization of all procurement processes across all applicable departments and functions.
- Partners with key internal leaders to develop and maintain consistent procurement policies, controls, and processes across all locations, while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and efficiency gains
- Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers based on metrics including Quality, Delivery, Performance, Cost Effectiveness/Total Cost of Ownership, Risk Management & Compliance, and Financial Stability.
- Negotiates contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements.
- Manages the vendor onboarding processes and maintains records of the master service/supply agreements and standard terms and conditions.
- Manages ongoing supplier relationships, including issue resolution, and the periodic evaluations of performance measured against KPI's such as Lead Time, On-Time Delivery, Order Accuracy, and Quality.
- Conducts periodic business reviews with key suppliers utilizing Operational Excellence tools to define and improve supplier performance and efficiency.
- Enables Data-Driven Decision Making for Inline Stakeholders by providing periodic intelligence including spend analytics, sourcing strategies, supplier performance, savings results, and risk mitigation activities.
Safety
- Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
- Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
- Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
- Recommend improved EH&S practices.
- Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
Product Safety and Quality
- Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
- Follows GMP's in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
- Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.
Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.) The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum of 8 years of supply chain management experience. A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or other related degree is preferred.
- In depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices.
- Successful, multi-year track record leading procurement activities in an organization.
- Demonstrated success writing and executing RFP, RFQ, and Master Supply Agreements. Strong knowledge in structuring of complex supply contracts including detailed Service Level Agreements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across all company locations.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
- Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems preferred.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under minimal supervision.