Purchasing Manager- Manufacturing

Envases Ohio, LLC. offers Competitive pay, Weekly pay, Sign-on Bonus, Full array of Medical Benefits including a zero-premium option for employees, 401(K) Retirement Program, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Annual Performance Reviews, Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement, Company events such as food trucks, giveaways, & more!

Requirements

• Procurement Management: Oversee the purchasing process for all materials and goods needed for manufacturing, including raw materials, supplies, and machinery components.
• Supplier Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality deliveries. Negotiate terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels to ensure an optimal balance between supply and demand. Coordinate with the production team to forecast future material needs based on production schedules.
• Cost Management: Develop strategies to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes, while ensuring the quality of the materials meets production standards.
• Vendor Evaluation: Regularly assess supplier performance to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Address any issues related to supply delays, quality discrepancies, or delivery problems.
• Collaboration with Production Teams: Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to align the procurement process with production schedules, ensuring materials are delivered on time.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions and inventory levels. Use procurement software or ERP systems to track orders, deliveries, and inventory levels.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and sustainability practices when sourcing materials and engaging with suppliers.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on purchasing activities, cost savings, and inventory levels.

**Responsibilities of all Envases Employees: **

• Commitment to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product.
• Ensure the jobs/operations are completely safe to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery.
• Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests.
• Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules.
• Team centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace, actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing management within a manufacturing environment.

Skills:- Strong negotiation and communication skills

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Certifications (optional but preferred):
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• APICS certifications (CSCP, CPIM)

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
• Midlevel SAP System experience, preferred

**DISCLAIMER: **The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS: The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job; Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Envases Ohio, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree