What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager - Cleveland, OH position at SUPPLYONE INC.?
Job Details
Description
Mission of the Role (What you will be doing)
The Purchasing Manager reports to the President and is responsible for implementing purchasing strategies that maximize SupplyOne profitability, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.
The Purchasing Manager works collaboratively with the President, Purchasing Council and other colleagues to ensures alignment with SupplyOne purchasing strategies for packaging materials including corrugated, paperboard, polybags, stretch wraps, shrink films, foams, safety products, cleaning chemicals, transportation and other distribution related items. As a key contact for SupplyOne suppliers, the individual takes the lead in building productive relationships with manufacturers and distributors, collaborates with internal teams regarding product needs and customer requirements, and provides high quality support and guidance to their peers on the Purchasing Council.
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Qualifications
Educational/Training Requirements/Experience (What your background should look like)
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, packaging, procurement or comparable experience
- Experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar position (preferred)
- Intimate knowledge and experience with various packaging markets and suppliers
- Strong Project Management skills and experience
- Supervisory and management experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work, motivate and lead effectively in a team environment
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
- Knowledge of Internet based procurement and practices
- Ability to organize and analyze data using a PC
- Experience in Tableau, Alteryx, MS Office Suite and Windows (preferred)
