Purchasing Manager

Position DescriptionTitle: Purchasing ManagerDepartment: PurchasingImmediate Supervisor: Operations ManagerStatus: Exempt SalariedLocation: 1091 Carolina Pines DriveBlythewood, SC 29016Position Purpose: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing strategic activities to ensure that materials are sourced with suppliers that meet quality and performance standards at a competitive price. Manage selected major commodities representing high dollar value and/or critical impact on manufacturing operations. Perform sourcing activities and manage supply chain for new product launches.Principle Accountabilities

Based on the total cost of ownership source and establish supply arrangements with new and existing suppliers for raw materials used in the manufacture of the company protective packaging products.Support the sourcing and purchasing requirements for the company's R&D efforts and new product development process.Evaluate the current supply base for major categories and develop/integrate new or existing suppliers to support current and future requirements of business for existing product lines and new products resulting from innovation projects.Negotiate and establish formal and informal purchasing agreements and contracts required for the company's ongoing supply of raw materials.Manage and support the company's tactical purchasing

Participate in the inventory planning and replenishment buying processOversee the purchase execution process including the expediting and de-expediting of materialsCentrally manage the company's supplier terms and conditions of business including the management and administration of supplier pricing

Manage and Monitor supplier performance including overall service requirements and quality. Troubleshoot off-standard conditions and ensure proper root cause analysis is completed and correction actions implemented and adhered to ongoing.Provide necessary management reporting as needed including spend and cost analysis, PPV, and overall measurement of performance of supply base.Work with manufacturing operations on assigned projects and best practices required to support the company's business growth efforts and operational efficiencies.Related tasks as requested by supervisor.Mediate price/quality disputes. Work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.Perform demand and supply market analysis. Obtain information necessary to assess short-term and long-term pricing trends, raw material availability, and industry capacities.Monitor Supplier performance. Recommend the addition/removal of suppliers from approved supplier list.Perform annual quality assessments using the FHCS Global Quality Assessment Guidelines.Manage and implement annual cost saving projects per assigned targets.

Essential Skills and Experience

BS Degree in Business Management or related discipline5-7 years of purchasing management experience working in a manufacturing environmentProficient with MS Office SuiteIndustry experience in plastics or packaging preferredExcellent communication skillsTeam player and ability to work in a matrix organizationTravel approx. 20% of timePosition requires the ability to organize and conduct meetings with internal customer and suppliers.Position requires an advanced level of negotiating skills needed for involvement in supplier contract process and cost reductions.Position requires interaction with other internal groups concerning technical matters, conveying ideas, and recommending possible solutions to problems.Formal Project Management training is preferred.