Purchasing Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of buyers or procurement professionals.
• Strong background in sourcing metals, chemicals, adhesives, and MRO supplies.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and cost improvement.
• ERP/MRP proficiency - experience with MXP, JD Edwards, and Oracle preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring material flow reliability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency. Success in this position is measured by the ability to meet SQDCCP targets, deliver year-over-year cost improvement, and strengthen the procurement system as an integrated part of the ASD Lean Operating System.Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of buyers or procurement professionals.
• Strong background in sourcing metals, chemicals, adhesives, and MRO supplies.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier performance and cost improvement.
• ERP/MRP proficiency - experience with MXP, JD Edwards, and Oracle preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring material flow reliability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency. Success in this position is measured by the ability to meet SQDCCP targets, deliver year-over-year cost improvement, and strengthen the procurement system as an integrated part of the ASD Lean Operating System.1. Procurement Leadership & Supplier Management

• Lead daily procurement operations ensuring 100% material availability and supplier on-time delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of four buyers, providing coaching and accountability through daily Tier 1-2 meetings and Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Establish and manage supplier relationships to support OHD's long-term cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules to achieve productivity and cost-reduction goals.
• Maintain dual-source strategies for critical commodities to reduce risk and ensure supply continuity.

• Integrate procurement activities with SIOP, production planning, and scheduling to ensure end-to-end supply chain synchronization.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry across ERP/MRP systems (MXP, JD Edwards, Oracle) supporting enterprise data integrity.
• Drive compliance to ASD procurement policies, approval workflows, and vendor qualification processes.
• Collaborate with Materials & Planning and Operations to meet inventory turns, PPV, and service level targets.

• Model ASD's 'Safety First' culture by ensuring vendor and employee adherence to all plant safety procedures.
• Partner with EHS and Maintenance to verify supplier safety compliance, certifications, and material handling standards.
• Uphold the Quality Control Plan and participate in supplier quality reviews and corrective action processes.
• Ensure alignment between procurement specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead cost-reduction projects through Lean sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.
• Utilize PDCA and root cause analysis for supply disruptions, pricing escalations, and delivery failures.
• Support standardization and simplification of procurement processes aligned to ASD Lean Operating System principles.
• Track and report KPI performance; drive countermeasures through tiered management routines.

• Develop buyer and sourcing specialist capability through structured coaching and cross-training.
• Conduct performance reviews and create individual development plans aligned with ASD leadership expectations.
• Reinforce accountability through LSW, daily huddles, and problem-solving coaching.
• Foster collaboration, empowerment, and ownership within the procurement team.

• Leads with discipline, data, and respect - modeling OHD leadership standards.
• Operates as a system leader, integrating procurement performance with plant and enterprise objectives.
• Builds team engagement through transparency, recognition, and collaboration.
• Communicates clearly and holds self and others accountable for results.
• Champions safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all procurement activities.

• Lead daily procurement operations ensuring 100% material availability and supplier on-time delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of four buyers, providing coaching and accountability through daily Tier 1-2 meetings and Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Establish and manage supplier relationships to support OHD's long-term cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules to achieve productivity and cost-reduction goals.
• Maintain dual-source strategies for critical commodities to reduce risk and ensure supply continuity.

• Integrate procurement activities with SIOP, production planning, and scheduling to ensure end-to-end supply chain synchronization.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry across ERP/MRP systems (MXP, JD Edwards, Oracle) supporting enterprise data integrity.
• Drive compliance to ASD procurement policies, approval workflows, and vendor qualification processes.
• Collaborate with Materials & Planning and Operations to meet inventory turns, PPV, and service level targets.

• Model ASD's 'Safety First' culture by ensuring vendor and employee adherence to all plant safety procedures.
• Partner with EHS and Maintenance to verify supplier safety compliance, certifications, and material handling standards.
• Uphold the Quality Control Plan and participate in supplier quality reviews and corrective action processes.
• Ensure alignment between procurement specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead cost-reduction projects through Lean sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.
• Utilize PDCA and root cause analysis for supply disruptions, pricing escalations, and delivery failures.
• Support standardization and simplification of procurement processes aligned to ASD Lean Operating System principles.
• Track and report KPI performance; drive countermeasures through tiered management routines.

• Develop buyer and sourcing specialist capability through structured coaching and cross-training.
• Conduct performance reviews and create individual development plans aligned with ASD leadership expectations.
• Reinforce accountability through LSW, daily huddles, and problem-solving coaching.
• Foster collaboration, empowerment, and ownership within the procurement team.

• Leads with discipline, data, and respect - modeling OHD leadership standards.
• Operates as a system leader, integrating procurement performance with plant and enterprise objectives.
• Builds team engagement through transparency, recognition, and collaboration.
• Communicates clearly and holds self and others accountable for results.
• Champions safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all procurement activities.