Purchasing & Materials Manager

Role: Purchasing & Materials Manager

Work Model: Onsite (5 days in office)

Location: Lawrence, KS

Work Type: Fulltime / Direct-hire

Overall: A leading manufacturer supporting the building & construction industries is looking to bring on a collaborative leader to support their Supply Chain team as a Purchasing & Materials Manager. This opening is the result of internal promotion and will be responsible for managing a team of purchasing professionals and delivering on supply chain needs.

Responsibilities:

• Supply Assurance: Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning and execution of purchasing/planning activities.
• Supplier Performance Management: Escalate performance issues and support strategic sourcing efforts.
• Team Management: Train and evaluate direct reports, and recommend hiring or terminations.
• Purchasing Practices: Establish and maintain proper purchasing practices, negotiate prices and delivery, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve discrepancies and supply issues in a timely manner, and escalate when necessary.
• Process Improvement: Oversee the development and implementation of processes and systems to improve efficiency.
• KPI Management: Maintain and publish key KPIs, and coordinate performance reviews with suppliers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• 5 years in purchasing & materials management within a manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years managing a team of professionals
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc)
• CPSM,CPIM certifications preferred - or commitment to obtain certifications within first 2 years of employment

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