What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Head position at Elevate HR Solutions - Raleigh, - Customer?
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The Procurement Head responsibilities include advanced levels of Procurement including but not limited too; development of categories strategies and execution planning, leading of competitive sourcing events within specified categories, leading supplier negotiations, collection, and translation of market intelligence, and lead various projects as assigned while directing the Procurement Strategy in accordance with AquaPharm PChem's Quality Management System. This position will be located in The Woodlands and will report to the VP Operations or CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a corporate procurement strategy based on operational and sales requirements.
Develop strong relationships with the Company's Vendors
Negotiate price of chemicals and operational spend to a achieve company goals and expectations
Develop and administrate the procurement of all inventories, supplies, products, and parts related to operation, including all vendor contracts.
Develop and manage the maintenance and update the approved supplier's list and the Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Performance.
Conduct Vendor audits as required.
Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers.
Develop and manage the RFQ for products, raw material, equipment and other spend items.
Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI.
Estimate and establish cost parameters and budget for purchases.
Lead and develop strategic supplier relationships at the executive level
Communicate with QA Manager if a supplier must be removed from the approved supplier list.
Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
Monitor monetary savings and cost comparison by setting / implementing correct lead times, min and max stock for maximum inventory efficiencies.
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble. Initiate Supplier Corrective Action.
Supervises, or delegates supervision, of maintenance of purchasing related documents and records.
Controls or delegates the control, that raw materials are received in time and according to purchase order requirements.
Monitor pricing trends of key raw materials.
Review that purchasing documents contain all necessary data, clearly describing the products or services to be supplied if necessary.
Communicate with Receiving to verify that all received material(s) is in conformance with purchase order requirements.
Responsible to contact vendors in case of non-conformance and / or delayed deliveries.
Negotiate with outside supplier(s) regarding suitability, quality, and cost of products to be purchased.
Work with Corporate India on collaborative sourcing efforts and consolidation if warranted.
Communicate with Management Team for purchasing requirements.
Communicate with Sales and Supply Chain to secure supply to meet demand.
Communicate with Sales on pricing.
Work within confidential environment as it relates to company policies, production procedures and technical specifications
Manage a team of Buyers and other personnel as required.
Performs additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
Minimum of 8 years' experience working in the Chemical field.
Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative and strategic solutions.
Experience with managing projects with multi-disciplined team members.
Well-developed leadership skills required to lead a diverse team.
Ability to learn and work with Chempax ERP and have strong computer skills.
Financial analysis skills and knowledge or legal documents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
Significant experience interacting with customers, including executives.
Strong administrative skills, well-developed management skills, principles, and people.
High energy, clear goal orientation, and strong work ethic, ‘can do' attitude.
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and interact collaboratively with multiple levels of staff.
Demonstrate exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Must have strong negotiating skills for contract management.
Must be able to establish relationships with the Company's Vendors
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