What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Procurement position at Arandell?
Job Description
Job Description
The Manager of Procurement is responsible for overseeing the company's procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives, and optimizing our sourcing to support growth, innovation, and sustainability goals. Will work closely with management and cross-functional teams to drive long-term supplier relationships, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance the operational efficiency of our manufacturing and procuring processes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE A-TEAM :
- Strategic Procurement Leadership : Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy, vision, and goals that aligns with company goals, supports production needs, and drives cost efficiencies across our catalog printing and manufacturing operations across multi-plant facilities.
- Supplier Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and vendors, focusing on collaboration, performance improvement, and innovation.
- Sustainability & Certifications : Ensure that all procurement activities comply with sustainability goals and environmental standards, including maintaining current green certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI, PEFC, Green Seal, etc.). Oversee the company’s continued adherence to relevant industry certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance and improving our sustainability efforts.
- Actively promote and practice safe work behaviors by following all company safety policies and procedures and attending and participating in all company sponsored safety events and activities.
- Market Analysis & Trend Identification : Stay informed on industry trends, raw material costs, and technological advancements to inform procurement decisions. Provide strategic recommendations for sourcing, cost-saving initiatives, and the introduction of new materials or processes. Lead a team to develop long-term procurement strategies that align with organizational priorities and market trends.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the operations, sales, logistics and manufacturing teams to align procurement with production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. Provide expertise in evaluating material specifications and ensuring timely delivery.
- Team Leadership & Development : Mentor procurement team, ensuring professional development, clear goals, and collaboration across departments.
- Reporting & Analytics : Provide senior management with regular procurement reports, market insights, and performance metrics. Track KPIs related to supplier performance, cost reductions, and sustainability initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The employee works indoors in both office and production environments. Additionally, the incumbent will work near moving mechanical parts and in high places. He / she will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is frequent noise in the work environment.
WHAT WE OFFER :
Arandell is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. Arandell does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Arandell also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories.
